Network Security Analyst

My3Tech; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

My3Tech seeks a Network Security Analyst to protect information systems and networks from cyber threats. The role involves monitoring traffic, investigating incidents, and developing remediation strategies with firewalls and antivirus tools.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity, experience with EDR platforms, threat intel, and vulnerability management. After-hours support may be required as needed, in line with security operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity operations or related disciplines.
• Experience with Microsoft Security tools and EDR platforms.
• Familiarity with threat intel platforms and vulnerability management tools.
• Experience triaging security alerts and documenting investigations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and incident response processes.
• Willingness to support after-hours incident response as needed.

Responsibilities

• Protect information systems and networks from cyber threats.
• Monitor network traffic and server logs for unusual activity.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
• Investigate security breaches and develop remediation strategies.
• Utilize firewalls and antivirus tools to maintain security.
• Follow HHSC policies and security requirements; maintain documentation.

Skills

Security alerts triage

Security events analysis

Cybersecurity frameworks

Incident response processes

Threat detection methodologies

Cybersecurity operations

Security monitoring

Incident response

Threat detection

Security investigations

Related cybersecurity disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Tenable

Qualys

Rapid7

VirusTotal

Google Threat Intelligence

Cisco Talos

MISP

Job description

1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to national security and foreign ownership restrictions.

Job Description:

A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security. DISCLAIMER: Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility.

Preferred Education and Certifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field is preferred. Relevant education and experience may be substituted for one another.
• One or more of the following certifications are preferred:
• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst (SC-200)
• Other GIAC or SOC-related certifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, security investigations, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Experience working with one or more of the following technologies:
• Microsoft Security (Microsoft 365 Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.)
• Threat intelligence platforms (VirusTotal, Google Threat Intelligence, Cisco Talos, Recorded Future, MISP)
• Vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7)
• Email security platforms (IronPort ESA, Abnormal.ai, Proofpoint)
• Cloud security monitoring solutions (Google Wiz, MDCA, Cortex Cloud, Sysdig)
• Secure Access Service Edge (Zscaler, Prisma, Netskope)
• Experience triaging security alerts, analyzing security events, and documenting incident investigations.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, incident response processes, and threat detection methodologies.
• 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.
• Must be able to provide support outside of normal business hours during high-priority security incidents, as approved by the SOC Manager.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications:

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

3

Required

Experience triaging security alerts

3

Required

Experience analyzing security events

3

Required

3

Required

Experience with cybersecurity frameworks

3

Required

Experience with incident response processes

3

Required

Experience with threat detection methodologies

3

Required

Experience in cybersecurity operations

3

Required

Experience in security monitoring

3

Required

Experience in incident response

3

Required

Experience in threat detection

3

Required

Experience in security investigations

3

Required

Experience in related cybersecurity disciplines

5

Preferred

Please See Job Description Section for more specific Preferred and Required Skills.