Security Operations Center Analyst

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 90 days

Paid sick leave and time off benefits

Job summary

A technology staffing agency is seeking a Tier 3 SOC Analyst for a fully onsite position in Austin, TX. The focus will be on monitoring and analyzing security events, assessing threats, and applying intrusion response techniques. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in security operations and familiarity with SIEM tools. This contract role includes a comprehensive benefits package, and candidates must be willing to work night shifts. Compensation ranges from $30 to $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Security Incident Response or Security Operations.
• Must pass a CJIS background check.
• Willingness to work after hours shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM platforms.
• Perform network traffic analysis and impact assessments.
• Follow established SOC processes for incident management.

Skills

Security Incident Response

SIEM tools

Cyber kill chain

Mitre Attack

TCP/IP protocols

CompTIA Security + certification

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of Security Incident Response, Security Operations Center, and/or threat analysis experience
• Experience with SIEM tools, preferably MS Sentinel
• Familiar with Cyber kill chain and Mitre Attack
• Demonstrated experience using either an enterprise and/or cloud Security SIEM technologies as an analyst
• Ability to support and work across multiple customer and bespoke systems
• Understanding of Ticket Flow and how to read inbound and outbound traffic
• CompTIA Security + certification (equivalent or higher)
• Must be able to pass CJIS background check

Must be willing to work after hours - 5pm to 8am (not entire time, but a shift within those hours)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is looking for a Tier 3 SOC Analyst to work night and weekends FULLY onsite in Austin, TX. In this role, you will actively monitor and analyze security events using one or more SIEM platforms, creating custom dashboards and reports as needed. You’ll research events of interest, assess threats, and apply intrusion response techniques through detailed network traffic analysis and impact assessments. Daily tasks include interpreting data from network tools, performing packet-level analysis with tools, and leveraging your knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, DNS, routing, and network architecture. You will apply cybersecurity principles, encryption concepts, and access control mechanisms while following established SOC processes for escalation, incident management, and change control. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE D3FEND, and the Cyber Kill Chain, as well as compliance standards and defense-in-depth strategies, is essential to ensure robust threat detection and response.

Compensation

$30/hr to $35/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Computer and Network Security

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