Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst (Hands-On Technical – Data Protection & Threat Monitoring) NO THIRDS PLEASE *LOCAL HOUSTON CANDIDATES Summary This is a great opportunity to work a 5 day a week on-site work schedule located around I-45/Beltway/IAH area of Houston. This is a 6–12-month contract to start and this is an immediate need!!!! If you are qualified and a dedicated and dependable Cyber Security Analyst and in between jobs, reach out to me ASAP!!! The Cyber Security Analyst is a highly technical, hands-on role within the Information Security team, focused on monitoring, detection, and response across enterprise environments. Approxima tely 80% of this role is dedicated to technical exec ution, including security analysis, incident response, and tool configuration, with 20% focused on collaboration, reporting, and advisory su p port.This position plays a critical role in identifying threats, protecting sensitive data, and strengthening the organization’s overall security posture. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working directly with security technologies, and takes a proactive approach to threat detection and mitigation. Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities (Primary Focus – ~80%) Actively monitor and analyze security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity platforms Investigate suspicious activity, potential data exfiltration, and unauthorized access events Perform hands-on incident response, including triage, containment, and remediation Develop, tune, and maintain detection logic, correlation rules, and alert thresholds in SIEM platforms Work directly within security tools to configure, optimize, and enhance detection and prevention capabilities Analyze logs and telemetry to identify patterns, threats, and anomalies across systems Support and improve controls for protecting sensitive data across email, cloud, endpoints, and network layers Conduct threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify hidden or emerging risks Integrate security tools and automate workflows using scripting to improve efficiency and response times Participate in forensic analysis and investigations related to security incidents Functional & Collaborative Responsibilities (~20%) Partner with IT, engineering, and business teams to strengthen security controls and reduce risk exposure Provide guidance on secure system usage and data handling best practices Support compliance and audit activities by validating control implementation Document incident response procedures, playbooks, and technical configurations Communicate findings and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Contribute to security awareness initiatives and organizational training efforts Must have excellent communication skills and professional demeanor Required Qualifications 3–6 years of experie nce in a hands-on cybersecurity or security operations role Proven experience working directly with security tools for monitoring, detection, and response Strong backg round in incident response, threat analysis, and alert triage Experience with SIEM platforms and developing detection use cases Ability to analyze logs, correlate events, and identify indicators of compromise Familiarity with common attack vectors including phishing, malware, lateral movement, and data exfiltration Working knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for automation and analysis Strong analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and technical execution Preferred Qualifications Experience in cloud security monitoring and securing modern enterprise environments Familiarity with zero trust concepts, identity security, or access control models Exposure to data protection technologies such as classification, encryption, or loss prevention Experience conducting threat hunting or proactive security analysis Background in supporting digital forensics or breach investigations Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical findings Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a highly technical, hands-on capacity Hands-on technical execution is the core of this role (~80 %) Focus on active security operations, not policy-only or governance -heavy workIdeal for candidates who prefer working directly in tools, logs, and inv estigations rather than primarily administrative or complianc e functions Show more Show less