| Location | Houston, TX |
| Salary | $30–$32 Per Hour |
Security Analyst I
Information Systems
Security
$ 30 - $ 32 / Hour
location_onHouston, Texas
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Akkodis is seeking a Security Analyst I for a Contract with a client in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will support frontline cyber defense operations by analyzing security events, documenting findings, and assisting with incident response activities.
Rate Range: $30/Hour to $32/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Security Analyst I Responsibilities include:
Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts and events generated by SIEM, SOAR, and other cybersecurity monitoring tools.
Investigate potential security incidents by reviewing logs, network activity, endpoint data, and email security alerts.
Escalate confirmed or high-risk threats to senior analysts following established incident response procedures and SOC workflows.
Document incidents, findings, and remediation actions accurately within case management and ticketing systems.
Support 24/7 Security Operations Center activities, including shift handovers, threat monitoring, and maintaining situational awareness.
Utilize tools such as Splunk, Splunk SOAR, Proofpoint, and Microsoft/Azure security solutions to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats.
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent hands-on SOC experience may be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment with security monitoring and incident triage responsibilities.
CompTIA Security+ certification is required, with additional certifications such as CySA+, Splunk Core Certified User, or Microsoft Security certifications preferred.
Experience with Splunk SIEM, Splunk SOAR, and Proofpoint, including alert investigation, threat analysis, and incident escalation processes.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Nitish.Kumar2@akkodisgroup.com
Pay Details: $30.00 to $32.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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