Security Analyst

Purity Technology LLC; Tomball (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Certification support

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Purity Technology LLC in Tomball, TX seeks an entry-level Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and support client security operations. You will work with client SOCs, internal ISOs, and vendors to identify threats, respond to incidents, and promote security awareness across financial clients.

You will gain hands-on experience with SIEMs, vulnerability management tools, and security controls while supporting GLBA and PCI-DSS compliance in a fast-growing MSP environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and threat detection.
• Basic familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).
• Experience with security tools, log analysis, or alert triage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Collaborative, customer-focused approach to security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Security Systems and dashboards, reviewing logs and alerts.
• Coordinate incident response with client SOCs and IT teams to upscale, track, and resolve security incidents.
• Analyze network and security logs from SASE and ZTNA for anomalies.
• Identify, document, and report threats, IOCS, and suspicious activity.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors under ISO/vCISO guidance.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and identify remediation opportunities.
• Assist in compliance monitoring with GLBA, PCI-DSS, and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits with security evidence gathering.
• Contribute to security awareness training for clients with ISO/CISO guidance.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Networking basics

Log analysis

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

DefenseStorm

Adlumin

Arctic Wolf

ConnectSecure

Qualys

Nessus

Footprints

Cato

Cisco Umbrella

Fortinet FortiGate

Palo Alto Panorama

Microsoft Defender

Mimecast

Zix

Proofpoint

DMARC

SPF

DKIM

Job description

About Us

We’re a growing Managed Services Provider (MSP) dedicated to supporting credit unions with their IT and cybersecurity needs. Our mission is simple: keep our clients’ technology secure, reliable, and running smoothly so they can focus on serving their members.

We value teamwork, curiosity, and innovation, and we believe that doing great work should also be fun. If you’re eager to build your cybersecurity career in a supportive, fast-growing environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Position

The Security Analyst is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and supporting our client's organization’s security. This role focuses on operational security and works closely with outsourced Security Operations Centers (SOCs), internal Information Security Officers (ISOs/vCISOs), and third-party vendors. You’ll help identify threats, respond to incidents, support compliance efforts, and promote security awareness across our client base—primarily within the financial services industry.

What You'll Do

• Monitor Security Systems.
• Continuously review dashboards, logs, and alerts using SIEM tools to detect suspicious or malicious activity.
• Coordinate Incident Response
  • Work with client SOCs and IT teams to upscale, track, and resolve security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Analyze Network & Security Logs
  • Examine logs from technologies such as SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to identify unauthorized access or abnormal behavior.
• Identify & Document Threats
  • Detect, document, and report abnormal activities, potential breaches, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Vendor Collaboration
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to support security requirements and initiatives under the guidance of the ISO or vCISO.
• Vulnerability Assessment
  • Perform regular vulnerability scans and assist in identifying weaknesses, misconfigurations, and remediation opportunities.
• Compliance Monitoring
  • Help identify gaps in compliance with company policies and industry standards, including GLBA and PCI-DSS, and recommend corrective actions.
• Audit Support
  • Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and organizing security evidence and documentation.
• Security Awareness Training
  • Support the delivery of security awareness training and initiatives for clients in collaboration with the ISO/CISO.

What You Bring To Pure IT

• A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and risk management.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).
• Basic experience with or exposure to security tools, log analysis, or alert triage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks or priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a customer-focused approach to security.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with:
  • SIEM: DefenseStorm, Adlumin, Arctic Wolf
  • Vulnerability Management: ConnectSecure, Qualys, Nessus, Footprints
  • SASE: Cato
  • Firewalls / IPS: Cisco Umbrella, Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Panorama
  • Email Security: Microsoft Defender, Mimecast, Zix, Proofpoint
  • Email Authentication: DMARC, SPF, DKIM
• Industry certifications such as:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • ISC² SSCP
• Prior experience supporting credit unions or financial institutions

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A collaborative and friendly team that supports each other.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and certification support.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and on-site work (on-site days are Wednesday and Thursday only).
• Competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.

Work Environment

• Location:Tomball, TX

You will be joining a team that is modernizing how we deliver projects and managed services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in real world engineering constraints while contributing to a shift toward cleaner, more scalable, and more automated operations.