Senior IT Security Analyst

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet in Houston seeks a Senior IT Security Analyst to safeguard enterprise systems across corporate and manufacturing environments. You will lead hands-on security operations, monitor networks and endpoints, and drive incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance programs.

You will collaborate with IT/OT teams to implement controls, develop dashboards, and support audits while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT security with hands-on operations.
• Experience with network/endpoint security solutions and security monitoring.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA.
• Professional security certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+).

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform daily security operations across on-prem and cloud.
• Administer security tools (firewalls, VPN, IAM, endpoint protection).
• Develop security dashboards, alerts, and risk reports.
• Respond to incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and remediation.
• Support audits and compliance activities.

Skills

Security operations

SIEM

Network security

Endpoint security

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Firewalls

VPN

IAM

Endpoint protection

SIEM tools

Job description

Locations: Houston (8718)

Business Units: Central

About the Job: Full Time

Job Function

The Senior IT Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding enterprise systems, networks, and data across both corporate and manufacturing environments. This role emphasizes hands‑on expertise with enterprise security technologies and security monitoring platforms, while also supporting operations, compliance, and incident response. The Senior Analyst partners with IT, OT, and business teams to implement security controls, detect threats, and continuously strengthen the organization’s security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform daily security operations, including monitoring of network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
• Administer and support enterprise network security tools (e.g., firewalls, VPN, identity and access management, endpoint protection).
• Develop and maintain security dashboards, alerts, and reports for threat detection and compliance.
• Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents; perform root cause analysis and remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Assist with audits, compliance, and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to integrate security into projects and system changes.
• Support security reviews of vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Contribute to security awareness training and initiatives across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IT security experience, with proven technical expertise in security operations.
• Strong hands‑on experience with enterprise network and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency with security monitoring, logging, and reporting platforms.
• Strong knowledge of network, cloud, and endpoint security best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior analysts (preferred).
• Professional‑level network/security certifications strongly preferred.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical troubleshooting and incident response skills.
• Ability to explain security issues clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk assessment, and threat analysis.
• Collaborative, detail‑oriented, and accountable work style.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short‑term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long‑term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full‑time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.