Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.
Iron Oak Energy is looking for a dynamic Cybersecurity Analyst who will have a positive impact on the Information Technology team at it’s The Woodlands, TX. Corporate office location.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM, EDR and other security tools to detect suspicious activity.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing support, and risk analysis on systems and applications.
- Analyze threat intelligence and implement proactive defenses against emerging threats.
- Develop, update, and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business teams to remediate security findings.
- Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks.
- Prepare detailed incident reports and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Assist in the design and implementation of security controls and infrastructure improvements.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness training, including phishing campaigns.
- Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or incident response.
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CCNA Security are highly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection.
- Experience with security tools: CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender, KnowBe4, CyberArk (Idira), Microsoft Entra.
- Solid understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux), cloud security (Azure), and zero-trust architecture.
- Familiarity with threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain).
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management standards (NIST CSF 2.0).
Soft Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
- High ethical standards and attention to detail.
- Continuous learning mindset to stay current with the latest threats and technologies.
Benefits:
- Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
- 401K with company matching
- Vacation + Paid Holidays
- Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
- Employee Assistance Program
Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.
This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.