Security Operations Analysts

Our Austin, Texas client is integrating applications from two different divisions into Google SecOps (SIEM/SOAR) and we are seeking Security Operations Analysts for W2 positions working on-site monitoring, investigating, and responding to security events across their network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities • Monitor alerts, logs, network events, endpoint telemetry, and threat intelligence feeds • Triage and investigate suspicious activity; determine scope and impact and lead escalation and containment coordination • Build and tune detection rules, dashboards, alerts, playbooks, and automation workflows • Conduct threat hunting using KQL, SPL, packet/session analysis, and endpoint telemetry • Support vulnerability, risk, and control assessments • Write incident reports, track corrective actions, and brief security leadership and business stakeholders • Work with network, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to validate events and reduce risk • Provide evidence and metrics for compliance and audit requests • Be available occasionally outside business hours for high-priority incidents or planned maintenance Requirements • 7+ years in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, or incident response • Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel experience (incident management, analytics rules, workbooks, automation, data connectors, KQL) • SIEM experience: log analysis, alert investigation, correlation searches, dashboarding • Experience with NDR (network traffic and packet/session analysis) and EDR (alert triage, device investigation, advanced hunting, response actions) • Solid understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy logs, DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, and network segmentation • Familiarity with NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and state information security requirements • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain risk to technical and non-technical audiences • Google SecOps or Wiz experience Preferred • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute) • Google SecOps or Wiz certification • Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500, SC-100) • Other certifications: Security+, CySA+, GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Splunk Core Certified Power User or ES Admin, SentinelOne • Splunk (SPL) experience • Experience mentoring junior analysts • Healthcare or public-sector background