Cybersecurity and Network Security Analyst - $111 CTC - ONSITE (CURRENT TX Residents)

Chandra Technologies, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandra Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Network Security Analyst II for HHSC operations in Austin, TX. The role is onsite only, focusing on monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events across on‑premises, cloud, and endpoint environments.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with SIEM/Sentinel, EDR, and SOAR platforms, strong knowledge of security controls, and the ability to translate complex incidents into clear actions for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, incident response, or a closely related information security role.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including incident management, analytics rules, workbooks, automation, data connectors, and Kusto Query Language.
• Experience using SIEM for log analysis, alert investigation, dashboarding, correlation searches, and security monitoring.
• Experience with NDR for network traffic analysis, packet/session investigation, threat detection, and incident support.
• Experience with EDR tools, including endpoint alert triage, device investigation, advanced hunting, and response actions.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy logs, DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory considerations such as NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and state information security requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, network events, endpoint telemetry, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Analyze suspicious activity, anomalous network behavior, malware indicators, endpoint detections, and SIEM correlation events to determine scope, impact, and required response actions.
• Perform incident triage, investigation, escalation, containment coordination, and documentation in alignment with HHSC security operations procedures.
• Develop, tune, and maintain detection rules, dashboards, alerts, playbooks, and queries to improve visibility across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments.
• Support threat hunting activities using KQL, SPL, packet/session analysis, endpoint telemetry, and other investigative techniques.
• Assist with vulnerability, risk, and control assessments for network security infrastructure and enterprise information systems.
• Document findings, prepare incident reports, track corrective actions, and communicate technical information to security leadership and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, and application teams to validate security events and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, indicators of compromise, and security best practices relevant to healthcare and public‑sector environments.
• Support compliance, audit, and reporting activities by providing evidence, metrics, and security operations documentation as requested.

Skills

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

XDR

NDR

Log management

Threat intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

KQL

SPL

Splunk

EDR tools

Job description

Job Description

• Crop to Crop resumes are accepted

Location Requirement: The primary work location will be 701 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751.

Position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

The Network Security Analyst II performs advanced cybersecurity and network security analysis work in support of HHSC’s enterprise security operations. This role is responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security events across on-premises, cloud, and endpoint environments. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on security operations professional with strong experience across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, network detection, and incident response platforms. This role requires sound judgment, technical depth, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to protecting HHSC systems, data, and services that support the health and well‑being of Texans.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor security alerts, logs, network events, endpoint telemetry, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Analyze suspicious activity, anomalous network behavior, malware indicators, endpoint detections, and SIEM correlation events to determine scope, impact, and required response actions.
• Perform incident triage, investigation, escalation, containment coordination, and documentation in alignment with HHSC security operations procedures.
• Develop, tune, and maintain detection rules, dashboards, alerts, playbooks, and queries to improve visibility across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments.
• Support threat hunting activities using KQL, SPL, packet/session analysis, endpoint telemetry, and other investigative techniques.
• Assist with vulnerability, risk, and control assessments for network security infrastructure and enterprise information systems.
• Document findings, prepare incident reports, track corrective actions, and communicate technical information to security leadership and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, and application teams to validate security events and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, indicators of compromise, and security best practices relevant to healthcare and public‑sector environments.
• Support compliance, audit, and reporting activities by providing evidence, metrics, and security operations documentation as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, incident response, or a closely related information security role.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including incident management, analytics rules, workbooks, automation, data connectors, and Kusto Query Language.
• Experience using SIEM for log analysis, alert investigation, dashboarding, correlation searches, and security monitoring.
• Experience with NDR for network traffic analysis, packet/session investigation, threat detection, and incident support.
• Experience with EDR tools, including endpoint alert triage, device investigation, advanced hunting, and response actions.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy logs, DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
• Ability to analyze complex security events, correlate data across multiple sources, and produce clear written documentation and recommendations.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory considerations such as NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and state information security requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Education And Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education where applicable.
• Microsoft security certifications are strongly preferred, such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Microsoft 365 Defender‑related certifications.
• Additional preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC security certifications, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, or SentinelOne product certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, network detection and response, log management, and threat intelligence concepts.
• Skill in writing and interpreting KQL, SPL, and security queries to support investigations and reporting.
• Skill in identifying indicators of compromise, attacker tactics, suspicious network patterns, and endpoint‑based threats.
• Ability to prioritize alerts, document investigative steps, and escape incidents based on severity and business impact.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a security operations environment with shifting priorities and time‑sensitive incidents.
• Ability to communicate cybersecurity risks, findings, and recommended actions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Work Expectations

• Participate in incident response, escalation, and after‑action review activities as needed.
• Support enterprise security monitoring for systems that process, store, or transmit sensitive information.
• Follow HHSC policies, procedures, standards, and applicable state and federal security requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, investigation notes, metrics, and leadership‑ready summaries.
• May be required to provide support outside normal business hours during high‑priority security incidents or planned maintenance activities.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, NDR
• Experience with security log collection and management
• Experience with threat intelligence concepts
• Skill in writing and interpreting KQL, SPL, and security queries to support investigations and reporting
• Experience in SIEM platform/architecture support
• Experience in detection engineering methodology and implementation

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, NDR
• Experience with security log collection and management
• Experience with threat intelligence concepts
• Skill in writing and interpreting KQL, SPL, and security queries to support investigations and reporting
• Experience in SIEM platform/architecture support
• Experience in detection engineering methodology and implementation