Senior Network Security Analyst

BuzzClan; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BuzzClan is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional in Austin, TX to join our security operations team. The role requires 7+ years in cybersecurity domains such as incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring, with hands-on Microsoft Sentinel expertise and SIEM-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate will analyze complex security events, correlate data from multiple sources, and document actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, incident response, or a closely related information security role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including incident management, analytics rules, workbooks, automation, data connectors, and Kusto Query Language.
• Experience using SIEM for log analysis, alert investigation, dashboarding, correlation searches, and security monitoring.
• Experience with NDR for network traffic analysis, packet/session investigation, threat detection, and incident support.
• Experience with EDR tools, including endpoint alert triage, device investigation, advanced hunting, and response actions.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy logs, DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
• Ability to analyze complex security events, correlate data across multiple sources, and produce clear written documentation and recommendations.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory considerations such as NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and state information security requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Microsoft Sentinel

SIEM analytics

NDR

EDR tools

Network security concepts

Security event analysis

Security frameworks (NIST CIS HIPAA)

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity / related field

Microsoft security certifications (e.g., SO Analyst/Architect/Azure Security Engineer)

CompTIA Security+

GIAC/SISA/CISSP/CISM/CISA certifications

Splunk Core Certified / Enterprise Security Certified

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

EDR tools

NDR tools

Splunk

Job description

• Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, incident response, or a closely related information security role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including incident management, analytics rules, workbooks, automation, data connectors, and Kusto Query Language.
• Experience using SIEM for log analysis, alert investigation, dashboarding, correlation searches, and security monitoring.
• Experience with NDR for network traffic analysis, packet/session investigation, threat detection, and incident support.
• Experience with EDR tools, including endpoint alert triage, device investigation, advanced hunting, and response actions.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy logs, DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
• Ability to analyze complex security events, correlate data across multiple sources, and produce clear written documentation and recommendations.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory considerations such as NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and state information security requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education where applicable.
• Microsoft security certifications are strongly preferred, such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Microsoft 365 Defender-related certifications.
• Additional preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC security certifications, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, or SentinelOne product certifications.