Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Detection & Incident Response

Vazex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Onsite gym and wellness perks

Growth into Security Engineer or SOC )

Opportunities to grow into Security ..

Job summary

Vazex in Austin, TX is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our digital infrastructure. You will monitor systems for vulnerabilities, detect anomalies, and respond swiftly to incidents that could compromise security.

Daily responsibilities include analyzing logs, coordinating with IT to patch vulnerabilities, and performing penetration testing. The role offers growth into Security Engineer or SOC Lead and supports certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Security+ or CEH preferred to strengthen baseline knowledge.
• 3–5 years of professional cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and detect anomalies.
• Respond swiftly to incidents to protect data and assets.
• Analyze logs, coordinate with IT to patch vulnerabilities.
• Perform penetration testing and simulated attacks.
• Prepare detailed security reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Vulnerability Assessment

Firewalls & IDS/IPS

Security Compliance

Scripting

SIEM Tools

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Security+ or CEH preferred

Tools

Splunk

ELK

Penetration Testing Tools

Job description

Vazex in Austin, TX is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our digital infrastructure. You will monitor systems for vulnerabilities, detect anomalies, and respond swiftly to incidents that could compromise security.

Daily responsibilities include analyzing logs, coordinating with IT to patch vulnerabilities, and performing penetration testing. The role offers growth into Security Engineer or SOC Lead and supports certifications.