Network Security Analyst

Radiant Digital Solutions LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Digital Solutions LLC is seeking a Network Security Analyst 1 for an onsite 12-month assignment in Austin, TX. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security alerts to protect critical infrastructure.

The candidate will operate SIEM platforms such as NetWitness, Sentinel, Splunk, and QRadar, investigate incidents, and support threat detection and security operations with established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, CS, or related field.
• GIAC/SOC-related certifications such as Security+, GCIH, GCIA, CSA, SC-200 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts to protect critical infrastructure.
• Operate SIEM tools for threat detection and incident response.
• Investigate security events and document investigations per guidelines.
• Collaborate with the team to improve incident response and security operations.

Skills

SIEM operations

Incident response

Security monitoring

Threat detection

IDS/IPS

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetWitness

Sentinel

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

Position: Network Security Analyst

Location: Onsite - Austin, TX 78751

Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary: Network Security Analyst 1

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents to protect critical infrastructure systems.
• Maintain security and integrity of systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Utilize SIEM platforms (e.g., NetWitness, Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar) and other security technologies for security monitoring and threat detection.
• Investigate and document security events, incidents, and potential threats using established guidelines and procedures.
• Work with technologies such as endpoint detection and response, IDS/IPS, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, email security, and cloud security solutions.
• Follow cybersecurity frameworks, incident response processes, and threat detection methodologies.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions; typically does not exercise independent judgment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective incident response and security operations.
• Stay informed on emerging cyber threats and best practices in security monitoring and response.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GCIA, CSA, SC-200, or other GIAC/SOC-related certifications.

Required Experience

• Minimum five (5) years in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of security tools and platforms as specified above.
• Proven ability to triage and analyze security events and document investigations.