Contract to Hire - Sr Security Analyst

Position: Sr Security Analyst

Location: Arlington, TX (Onsite)

Duration: Contract (2-3 months Contract)

Job Description:

Top Must Have:

Driver, go-getter

• Demonstrated enterprise experience with:

o Ping Identity

o Microsoft Active Directory

o Quest Active Roles

o Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

o Enterprise Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions

Strong experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and controls

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.

• Security Operations & Monitoring
  o Monitor security alerts, logs, and telemetry for indicators of compromise,
  malicious behavior, anomalous activity, or policy violations.
  o Lead investigation and response to security incidents involving endpoints,
  servers, network infrastructure, identity platforms, and cloud services.
  o Perform incident triage, containment, remediation coordination, and post-
  incident analysis.
  o Manage, tune, and improve security monitoring tools, including SIEM,
  IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, NetFlow analyzers, and log aggregation platforms.
  o Analyze phishing attempts and suspicious email activity, including header
  analysis and email flow troubleshooting.
  o Maintain and review web and content filtering platforms, assessing risk
  related to URLs, domains, and external services.
  
  · Network & Infrastructure Security
  o Partner with Networking and IT Operations teams to troubleshoot and
  resolve security-related connectivity, routing, or authentication issues.
  o Maintain and improve secure configurations for firewalls, VPNs, load
  balancers, and cloud connectivity.
  o Support DDoS detection, mitigation coordination, and response activities.
  o Maintain DNS security hygiene, including name resolution integrity and
  protection against DNS-based attacks.
  o Support secure traffic distribution using load balancing or DNS traffic
  management technologies (e.g., F5 or similar platforms).
  
  · Identity & Access Security
  o Support Active Directory, Azure AD, ADFS, and related identity platforms
  from a security perspective.
  o Investigate authentication anomalies, account misuse, and privileged
  access issues.
  o Help enforce identity security best practices, including least privilege,
  access reviews, and monitoring.
• 
  Vulnerability & Patch Management
  o Analyze security advisories, CVEs, and vendor bulletins affecting
  infrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise applications.
  o Validate and track patch deployment across servers, endpoints, network
  devices, and security appliances.
  o Coordinate with infrastructure, endpoint, and SCCM teams to align
  patching with risk and business priorities.
  
  · Incident Response & Forensics
  o Perform security investigations using log analysis, endpoint data, and
  network evidence.
  o Conduct packet captures, log correlation, and threat hunting activities.
  o Identify root causes of security incidents and recommend long-term
  mitigation strategies.
  o Document findings, lessons learned, and corrective actions.
• 
  Project & Operational Support
  o Contribute to security-related projects, including tool deployments,
  upgrades, and architectural improvements.
  o Provide security guidance on infrastructure changes, firewall rules,
  segmentation, and system designs.
  o Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure deployment of new
  applications and services.
  o Assist with the development and improvement of security standards,
  procedures, and documentation.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Education and/or Experience
  · Minimum five years’ experience in an IT related field
  · Advanced knowledge of IT Security Operations and Forensic Operations
  · Advanced knowledge of IT Networking and Network Security Operations
  · Advanced knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Applications
  · Advanced knowledge of Cyber Attackers and Threat Actor tactics
  · Advanced experience of project management and delegation
  · Advanced business communication and collaboration skills 
  · Advanced Documentation skills
  · Ability to work with teammates on projects
  · Ability to work alone and accomplish tasks independently
  · Ability to interpret research into solutions to actual problems
  · Customer Service skills
  · Advanced Documentation skills
  · Experienced mentoring and training skills
  · Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
  in written oral form or via DRH applications
  · Proficiency with MS Office and email
  · Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or
  feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required
  by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
  · The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security discipline preferred
· Provide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities

Best Regards,

T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. Recruiter

Agile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises"

193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630

Direct - 916-413-7282

Sekhar@agileglobalsolutions.com | www.agileglobal.com