Jr. Security Operations Analyst

bickhamservices; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

bickhamservices in Houston is seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to join the client’s Security Operations team on a contract-to-hire basis. The role supports security alerts, incident analysis, and runbook development in a hybrid environment with onsite presence every Tuesday.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in MSSP or enterprise security, familiarity with major SIEM/EDR platforms, and relevant certifications. This opportunity is US-based and preferred for Greater Houston area residents.

Qualifications

• Experience responding to security alerts and incidents in MSSP or large enterprise environments.
• Proficient with SIEM/EDR and Email Security platforms.
• Familiar with Rapid7, InsightIDR, IBM QRadar, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and M365 controls.
• Strong incident analysis and response capabilities.
• Ability to write clear reports and runbooks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field requested.
• 2+ years in MSSP/enterprise security roles preferred.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial triage of security alerts, incidents, and potentially malicious emails, delivering findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support incident response with root cause analysis, mitigation and containment actions.
• Identify alert trends and help improve detection and response capabilities.
• Contribute to development and updating of runbooks and workflow documentation.
• Collaborate with Security Operations and other teams to ensure effective security operations.

Skills

Incident response

Security alert analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Security+

CySA+

GCIA

Tools

Rapid7

Insight IDR

IBM QRadar

CrowdStrike

Proofpoint

M365 Security

Job description

Type: Fulltime

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $45hr - $50/hr Hybrid position, onsite every Tuesday

U.S. residents only. Greater Houston area residents preferred.

We are seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to be an integral member of our client’s Security Operations team. This is a US-based opportunity and includes but is not limited to the following areas of Security Operations support:

• Provide initial triage of cyber security alerts, incidents, and potentially malicious emails, conducting in-depth analysis and communicating findings and recommendations in a clear, digestible manner for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Support key stakeholders throughout the incident response process, providing detailed analysis from initial detection and root cause identification, to performing mitigation and containment response actions.


• Identify alert trends and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance detection and response capabilities.


• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of runbooks and workflow documentation.


• With a positive and professional approach, effectively engage and collaborate with Security Operations team members, other internal teams, and organizational leaders.

Must Haves

• Experience using enterprise SIEM, EDR, and Email Security platforms required.


• Experience with Rapid7, Insight IDR, IBM Qradar, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and M365 security controls are preferred.


• Solid understanding and experience performing security alert and incident analysis and response.


• Monitoring, analyzing, and responding to various security incidents


• Detect and mitigate potential threats, minimizing risk


• Stays current with cybersecurity trends, certifications, and undergoing training to ensure skills are evolving alongside industry demands


• Standardized approaches to incident handling and threat analysis


• Enhance understanding of security protocols


• Work on specific task/projects assigned by manager with efficient communication and time management


• Knowledge of threat actor tactics and attack life cycles.


• Technical writing and reporting skills.


• Experience in creating and updating runbooks and workflow documentation.


• Demonstrated communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively with both internal teams and external partners.


• Active participation in the cybersecurity community is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent experience in enterprise security operations or MSSP environments.


• Minimum 2+ years of experience responding to security-related alerts and incidents in an MSSP or large enterprise environment.


• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, or other relevant cybersecurity credentials preferred.