Lead Cyber Security Analyst

Sierra Johnson
Houston, TX, United States
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Apple Mac Systems Software System Penetration Testing Microsoft Azure Business Systems CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Linux Federated Identity Management Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection Systems Mobile Application Software
+8 more
Network Security Public Key Infrastructure Software Vulnerability Management Cloud Platform System In-Plane Switching (IPS) Software Security Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a collaborative enterprise security team responsible for protecting critical business systems, applications, cloud environments, and end users. This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner with IT, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture while driving vulnerability management, incident response, and security best practices across the enterprise.

If you enjoy solving complex security challenges, working with modern technologies, and making a measurable impact, we’d love to connect with you.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead enterprise-wide vulnerability management and remediation efforts.
  • Perform threat analysis, risk assessments, and security reviews.
  • Implement and manage security controls across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Conduct application security reviews for web and mobile applications.
  • Support incident response investigations and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Serve as the security SME for IT projects and partner with cross-functional teams.
  • Analyze penetration test results and drive remediation efforts.
  • Monitor endpoint protection, malware prevention, and security tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 4-6 years of enterprise cybersecurity experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux/Unix, macOS, networking, and infrastructure security.
  • Experience with vulnerability management, endpoint security, threat analysis, and application security.
  • Hands-on experience securing AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments.
  • Experience with IAM technologies including SSO, MFA, Federated Identity, and IDaaS.
  • Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, PKI, network security, and penetration test remediation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CEH, CCSK, AWS Security, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, Cloud+, or similar certifications are highly valued.

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 per year, Work with Modern Technologies - Gain hands-on experience with cloud security, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, IAM, and application security. Collaborative Culture - Partner with talented IT and business teams in a supportive, security-first environment. Career Growth - Join a stable organization that invests in professional development, certifications, and long-term career advancement. Competitive Rewards - Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued growth.

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