Security Analyst

Addison Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work Mon-Thu

Remote Fridays

Performance bonus

Job summary

Addison Group in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a Security Analyst with 2–5 years of experience to enhance our cybersecurity posture. You will contribute to security initiatives, implement new tools, and support cross-team risk remediation within a growing corporate environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with SIEM, vulnerability management, DLP, and IPS, with opportunities to lead security projects and influence security practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a Security Analyst role.
• Experience supporting end-to-end security initiatives, including architecture, implementation, and security infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and vulnerability management.
• Experience with data loss prevention (DLP) systems.
• Experience with intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end security projects, including architecture, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of information security controls.
• Work with SIEM tools to monitor threats, investigate security events, and support risk remediation.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management.
• Support incident response activities and remediation efforts.
• Maintain and support data loss prevention (DLP) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Participate in the implementation of new security tools and technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve security processes, controls, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address cybersecurity risks and strengthen security practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative

Tools

SIEM

DLP systems

IPS

Vulnerability management tools

Threat monitoring tools

Job description

Salary Range: $80K–$100K + 10% bonus

Work Model: On-site Monday–Thursday; remote Friday

Location: DFW, TX

Position Overview

We are seeking a Security Analyst with 2–5 years of experience in a corporate environment to join an established and growing cybersecurity team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, implement new tools, and help strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end security projects, including architecture, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of information security controls.
• Work with SIEM tools to monitor threats, investigate security events, and support risk remediation.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management.
• Support incident response activities and remediation efforts.
• Maintain and support data loss prevention (DLP) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Participate in the implementation of new security tools and technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve security processes, controls, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address cybersecurity risks and strengthen security practices.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a Security Analyst or similar information security role.
• Experience supporting end-to-end security initiatives, including architecture, implementation, and security infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and vulnerability management.
• Experience with data loss prevention (DLP) systems.
• Experience with intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively while taking initiative and contributing ideas for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Microsoft-centric enterprise environment.
• Experience working with AWS cloud environments.
• Experience implementing and deploying new security tools.
• Familiarity with AI-related technologies and their security implications.