Network Security Analyst 1

Apex Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Network Security Analyst I to monitor and analyze cybersecurity events in a fast‑paced CSOC environment from Austin, TX. You will triage alerts, identify threats, and coordinate containment and remediation with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes investigation of incidents, collaboration with engineering and security teams, and maintaining thorough incident records while supporting ongoing improvements to detection capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring security events using SIEM, EDR, and cloud security platforms.
• Ability to investigate security events, determine severity, and coordinate responses.
• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability remediation processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM/EDR and cloud security platforms.
• Investigate security events, determine severity and impact, and coordinate response.
• Escalate confirmed threats to Incident Response or SOC teams as needed.
• Document investigations and actions in ticketing systems for audit trails.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

Network security

Threat triage

Incident response

Tools

IDS/IPS

SIEM platforms

EDR tools

Cloud security tools

Job description

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.

Job#: 3051817

Onsite in North Austin, TX

10-month contract

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.

Job Summary

The Network Security Analyst I performs advanced cybersecurity analysis and threat triage activities within the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC). Work involves continuously monitoring, triaging, analyzing, and prioritizing cybersecurity alerts; investigating suspicious activity; identifying potential threats; and coordinating incident response activities to protect agency information systems, networks, and data. Serves as a primary point of contact for security event analysis, threat identification, and incident escalation.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors, analyzes, and triages cybersecurity alerts generated by Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), cloud security, email security, identity protection, and network security platforms.
• Conducts initial investigations of detected and reported security events to determine severity, scope, impact, and potential risk to agency operations.
• Identifies, validates, and prioritizes potential cybersecurity incidents, escalating confirmed threats to Incident Response, Threat Hunting, or SOC Engineering teams according to established procedures.
• Correlates security events from multiple data sources, including endpoints (EDR), firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), cloud services, authentication systems, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Reviews and analyzes indicators of compromise (IOCs), suspicious network activity, phishing emails, malware detections, and anomalous user behavior.
• Documents investigations, findings, and response actions in ticketing and case management systems to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Assists with incident containment, eradication, and recovery efforts by coordinating with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Reports and escalates to the CSOC Team Lead and/or SOC Manager.
• Supports the continuous improvement of threat detection capabilities through alert tuning, process refinement, threat intelligence integration, and identification of false-positive trends.
• Performs vulnerability assessment reviews and evaluates identified vulnerabilities for potential risk and remediation prioritization.
• Supports development and maintenance of operational procedures, playbooks, workflows, and knowledge base articles related to threat detection and incident response.
• Researches emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) to improve detection and response effectiveness.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.