Information Security Analyst

Job Title Information Security Analyst Pay $125,000 base salary + $15,000 bonus — $140,000 total compensation Location: Uptown Dallas, TX (Hybrid) Summary We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Information Security Analyst to join a dynamic and rapidly growing security team. In this role, you will be the first line of defense, focusing on alert handling, investigations, and incident response within a 24x7 environment. The ideal candidate is someone who has progressed from a SOC Analyst 2 position, with a strong technical background, proven experience in security investigations, alert triage, and the use of advanced security tools including AI-integrated capabilities. This position offers significant growth opportunities, the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies, and a collaborative team culture committed to professional development. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent experience 4+ years of technical security experience, including 2+ years in a security operations role Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne, Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR) Experience investigating alerts, phishing emails, and incident handling in a high-pressure environment Hands-on experience with security controls such as EDR, email security, web proxies, DLP, MFA, VPNs, and zero trust architectures Familiarity with cloud security, especially Azure and AWS Ability to write queries (e.g., KQL, SPL) and scripts (Python, PowerShell) for log analysis and automation Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, Security+ or equivalent preferred Responsibilities Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, cloud security tools, and email security platforms Conduct investigations into possible security incidents, including email threats and suspicious activities Use AI-assisted security tools for threat detection, alert triage, and investigation efficiencies Respond to endpoint alerts, contain threats, and document incident details thoroughly Collaborate with cybersecurity team members to correlate threat data and validate alerts Support vulnerability management and risk assessments Assist in implementing and maintaining security policies aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 standards Participate in incident response efforts and security improvements initiatives Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and diagrams Benefits Significant growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding team Certification reimbursement program 100% paid medical benefits for employee and dependents 4% 401(k) match 3 weeks PTO plus 10 holidays, increasing to 4 weeks after one year Collaborative, innovative team environment with a strong company culture This role is ideal for a motivated security professional eager to leverage their experience in a challenging, growth-oriented setting with excellent perks and development prospects.