Tier 1 Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

Join a high‑impact Security Operations Center supporting a large publicly traded organization in downtown Houston. This long‑term contract position offers hands‑on experience monitoring enterprise systems 24/7 and rapid response to security incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM and SOAR platforms for alerts and potential threats.
• Perform initial triage of security events and determine appropriate escalation paths.
• Investigate suspicious activity such as malware, phishing attempts, and anomalous network behavior.
• Analyze logs from endpoints, servers, and network devices to identify incidents.
• Escalate confirmed or high‑risk incidents according to response procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of events, actions taken, and case updates in ticketing systems.
• Support continuous improvement of alert quality by identifying false positives.
• Collaborate with senior analysts during active incident response investigations.
• Operate effectively within a rotating shift schedule in a 24/7 environment.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 + year experience in a Network Operations Center or cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, and firewall concepts.
• Knowledge of core cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response.
• Experience using ticketing systems for incident tracking and documentation.
• Security+ or Network+ certification preferred (or equivalent technical training).
• Ability to work fully on‑site in downtown Houston.
• Willingness to support shift‑based scheduling in a 24/7 SOC.

Required skills

• Splunk (or comparable SIEM)
• SOAR platform usage
• TCP/IP networking
• DNS configuration
• Firewall concepts
• Ticketing system operation
• Security+ certification
• Network+ certification

What we offer

• Long‑term 12+ month contract
• Competitive pay of $22–$24 per hour
• Overtime eligibility
• Fully on‑site role in downtown Houston
• Experience in a fast‑paced, enterprise‑grade SOC environment