Network Security Analyst

Jobs via Dice; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Network Security Analyst to serve as a Tier 3 Incident Response Engineer in Austin, TX. This role involves advanced intrusion detection, incident response, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks. Candidates should have significant experience in cybersecurity principles and tools, with a focus on effective communication and critical thinking. The position offers primarily remote work and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance

Short-term disability

Opportunity to do altruistic work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in cybersecurity principles.
• At least 6 years experience in high-stress decision-making.
• Experience with industry-standard detection tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced intrusion detection and incident response services.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.
• Create detailed incident reports and improve response processes.

Skills

Intrusion detection

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Communication

Tools

Cisco security suite

Job description

We are looking for a Network Security Analyst to serve as a Tier 3 Incident Response Engineer for our Austin, TX client. You will provide advanced intrusion detection and incident response services, ensuring rapid identification, analysis, and containment of security threats. This role involves monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, conducting in-depth incident response investigations, and coordinating with cybersecurity team members to mitigate risks. The engineer will follow established incident response strategies, create detailed incident reports, and improve response processes through runbook and playbook documentation, incorporating real-world lessons learned. Leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques, this position is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of our organization's digital assets. The Tier 3 Incident Response Engineer reports to the Cybersecurity Operations Center team lead.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience demonstrating understanding of cybersecurity principles, including intrusion detection, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• At least 6 years of experience with critical thinking and decision-making during high-stress situations.
• At least 6 years of awareness of current cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• At least 6 years of experience leveraging threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with industry-standard detection tools and analysis techniques.
• Experience with the Cisco security suite of tools is preferred.
• Experience with the Texas Red Book for incident response (or similar) is preferred.
• Experience with IT operations of a Texas State Agency is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting are preferred.

What We Offer:

• Primarily remote work from Texas.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance, short-term disability, and more.
• Opportunity to do altruistic work.

This is a long-term, multi-year contract opportunity in Texas. No sponsorship can be provided. Please email your resume to Luna Data Solutions, Inc.

Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, or disability status.