Security Operations Analyst - Junior

Apex Systems; Southlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

HSA and EAP

ESPP program

Certification discounts

Job summary

Apex Systems in Southlake, TX is seeking a Junior Security Operations Analyst to join the Data Protection Team. The role focuses on delivering data security operations related to Database Activity Monitoring and responding to security risks and threats to company databases.

Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing risks, supporting multiple teams for program maturity, and designing automated solutions. Strong communication and foundational security knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to information security risks, policy violations, and threats to databases.
• Support Security Operations Team, Risk Management, and Engineering for program maturity.
• Deliver data security operational processes related to Database Activity Monitoring.
• Communicate security concepts to business teams.
• Design solutions to automate manual processes.
• Build trusted relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain detailed living documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

PowerShell

Job description

Job#: 3053104

Security Operations Analyst - Junior

Location: Southlake, Texas (Hybrid)

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a Security Operations Analyst for the Data Protection Team. The position is responsible for the delivery of various data security operational processes related to Database Activity Monitoring. The selected candidate will participate in a team that monitors, analyzes, and responds to information security related risks such as policy violations and threats to company databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to information security risks, policy violations, and threats to databases.
• Support the efforts of the Security Operations Team, Risk Management, and various Engineering teams for program maturity.
• Deliver various data security operational processes related to Database Activity Monitoring.
• Communicate security concepts to business teams.
• Design solutions to automate manual processes.
• Build trusted relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain detailed living documents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CIA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1+ years of Security Experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Data Protection concepts (e.g., Data Loss Prevention, Encryption, Data at Rest versus Data in Motion, Unstructured versus Structured data).
• Understanding of information security best practices and technologies.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and/or PowerShell.
• Analytical background and an analytical approach, especially with respect to event classification, event correlation, and root cause analysis.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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 require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.