$120,000–$130,000 Per Year
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Best Practices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Forensics, Computer Security, Documentation, Enterprise Protection, Event Correlation, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Hunting, Incident Response, Internet Security, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operational Support, Root Cause Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Telecommunications
Senior Security Analyst || Houston, TX - Onsite || Fulltime || 8 - 16 years of experience
Salary - 120K - 130K/Annum + Benefits
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
8-12 years of experience in Cyber Security, with significant exposure to SOC operations at L3 / Senior Analyst level
Strong hands on experience in 24x7 SOC environments, supporting shift based operations
Advanced expertise in security incident investigation and response, including:
- High and critical severity incidents
- Cross domain investigations (endpoint, network, cloud, application)
Strong hands on experience with SIEM platforms, preferably:
- Splunk Enterprise Security, including alert analysis, correlation, and incident workflows
Hands on experience with EDR platforms, preferably:
- CrowdStrike Falcon, including advanced investigation and response actions
Strong knowledge of security log analysis and event correlation across:
- Endpoints
- Servers
- Network devices
- Security tools
Solid understanding of MITRE Telecommunication&CK framework and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures
Experience supporting Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) activities
Exposure to cloud security investigations (AWS / Azure / GCP logs and alerts)
Strong understanding of incident handling, escalation procedures, and evidence handling best practices
Technical Competencies
- Ability to independently handle L3 level escalations in a 24x7 SOC environment
- Strong capability to:
- Validate escalations from SOC L1 and L2 teams
- Perform root cause analysis and impact assessment
- Support containment and remediation actions
- Expertise in SIEM and EDR driven investigations
- Ability to identify true positives vs false positives and reduce noise
- Experience supporting threat hunting and proactive detection activities
- Strong understanding of endpoint, network, cloud, and application security threats
- Behavioral Competencies
- Strong ownership and accountability expected from a Senior SOC / L3 role
- Ability to work effectively in shift based, high pressure 24x7 SOC operations
- Excellent communication skills to:
- Guide SOC L1 / L2 analysts during incidents
- Provide clear updates to customers and management stakeholders
- Strong documentation and incident reporting discipline
- Ability to mentor and technically guide junior SOC analysts
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.