Cybersecurity Systems Analyst Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Sr to support daily SOC activities, including monitoring, alert analysis, incident investigation, and remediation efforts. You will implement and maintain security controls across the enterprise, monitor threats, and manage SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and firewalls.

The role emphasizes contributing to the cybersecurity strategy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in cybersecurity or relevant experience.
• A degree in information technology, computer science, or relevant field may be substituted per guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats, incidents, malware, spam, vulnerabilities, and other security events across the enterprise.
• Proactively assess and hunt for emerging threats and risks while maintaining detection capabilities.
• Design, implement, administer, and support cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, vulnerability assessment tools, IDS/IPS, antivirus, email/web security, and firewalls.
• Plan and execute cybersecurity projects, provide technical security consulting, and support business units in meeting cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop, document, review, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and compliance-related evidence.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives, including NERC CIP and other applicable standards, through audits, documentation, field activities, and coordination with management on cybersecurity concerns and incidents.

Skills

SOC operations

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Security fundamentals

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

SIEM

IPS/IDS

Endpoint security

Firewalls

Antivirus

Job description

Here's The Role

LCRA is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Sr to support daily Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, including security monitoring, alert analysis, incident investigation, documentation, and remediation efforts. In this role, you will contribute to the execution of LCRA’s cybersecurity strategy by implementing, operating, and maintaining security technologies and controls across the enterprise. You will monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, technology trends, and regulatory requirements; deploy and manage security solutions such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, perimeter security, and continuous monitoring platforms; and provide subject matter expertise to strengthen LCRA’s overall security posture. We want someone who aims for excellence and reflects our core values of safety, respect, service, initiative, and integrity in everything they do. If you want to develop your career at a great organization with outstanding benefits, training, and meaningful work that enhances the lives of Texans, consider applying!

How You’ll Contribute

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats, incidents, malware, spam, vulnerabilities, and other security events across the enterprise.
• Proactively assess and hunt for emerging threats and risks while maintaining the effectiveness of security monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Design, implement, administer, and support cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, vulnerability assessment tools, IDS/IPS, antivirus, email/web security, and firewalls.
• Plan and execute cybersecurity projects, provide technical security consulting, and support business units in meeting cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop, document, review, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and compliance-related evidence.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives, including NERC CIP and other applicable standards, through audits, documentation, field activities, and coordination with management on cybersecurity concerns and incidents.

How You’re Qualified

• Nine or more years of experience in cybersecurity or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in information technology, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or similar certifications.
• Proven hands-on experience in SOC operations, including security alert triage, investigation, and incident documentation across enterprise network environments.
• Demonstrated background working with SIEM, IPS/IDS, endpoint security, and firewall technologies, along with solid networking fundamentals (routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS/DHCP).

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.