Senior Cyber Defense Analyst: Detection & Response

Motiva Enterprises LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motiva Enterprises LLC, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst - Detection & Response to join our Cybersecurity Operations team.

You will safeguard information assets through security monitoring, incident detection and response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence. The role reports to the Cybersecurity Operations Manager and requires collaboration across IT, risk, and business teams in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, or incident response.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of security strategy, goals, and objectives for the cyber security program.
• Respond to and investigate cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Analyze log information to correlate security events and drive remediation.
• Support vulnerability management and threat intelligence activities.
• Collaborate with IT, risk, and business teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Threat detection

Incident response

Security monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM platforms

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Motiva Enterprises LLC, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst - Detection & Response to join our Cybersecurity Operations team.

You will safeguard information assets through security monitoring, incident detection and response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence. The role reports to the Cybersecurity Operations Manager and requires collaboration across IT, risk, and business teams in a fast-paced, in-office environment.