Position: Lead Security Analyst
Location: Houston, TX 77003
Engagement: Direct Hire
Salary: $125,000 - $143,000
Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in Security Operations Center (SOC), focusing on incident response and threat detection
- Strong background with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
- Proficiency in SIEM platforms and experience tuning/optimizing SIEM rules
- In-depth knowledge of regex for log parsing and pattern matching.
- PowerShell or python scripting
- Exposure with Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)
- Comfortable with working onsite 4 days
- SANS certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCED, OR GWAPT
Plusses:
- Bachelor's degree in cyber security
- Experience training others
Responsibilities:
Insight Global is looking for a Lead Security Analyst for a direct hire opportunity for a company headquartered in Houston, TX. Mentor junior analysts, assist in the development and deployment of both day-to-day and enterprise-wide strategic planning, and use your knowledge and experience to enhance our cybersecurity posture, mitigate risks, and safeguard our organization's assets. This includes building new alerts inside SIEM, building new tools, and leading IR efforts.
- Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, investigating and resolving security incident.
- Develop and refine SIEM correlation rules and alerts.
- Utilize PowerShell and Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency within the SOC.
- Leverage regex patterns to parse and analyze log data for threat detection and correlation.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in implementing security best practices and enhancing the overall security posture.
- Up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.
$125,000 - $143,000 per year annual salary.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role include Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible work schedule, Paid time off, and Stock options.
