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# Information Security Analyst

- **Company:** NORTHFIELD ONE LLC
- **Location:** Laredo, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $101,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Event Logging, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Pcap, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Azure Active Directory, Phishing, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Syslog, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Software Vulnerability Management, Nessus, Fortinet, CIS Benchmarks, Firepower, Splunk, SentinelOne Expertise, Cisco, Qualys
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fbb1500dc27800f9

## About the Role

* 3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis, or network administration with a security focus.
 * Active industry certification required, such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC (GSEC), or CISSP.
 * Direct technical experience configuring firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco Firepower), SIEM software (Splunk or LogRhythm), and endpoint protection suites.
 * Strong technical understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS inspection, and VPN tunnel security.
 * Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship.

## Description

We are seeking an Information Security Analyst to manage network defense systems, endpoint security platforms, and cross-border data protection infrastructure across our Laredo technology operations. You will oversee daily threat monitoring, execute vulnerability remediation protocols, direct incident triage, and enforce corporate security policies., * Monitor network telemetry and security alerts using SIEM tools, EDR platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), and next-generation firewalls.

 * Conduct weekly network vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus or Qualys, prioritize risk exposures, and coordinate patch deployment with system administrators.
 * Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) permissions within Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID based on Zero Trust / Least Privilege access principles.
 * Investigate security anomalies, analyze raw log data (Windows Event Logs, Syslog, PCAP files), and execute incident response procedures.
 * Perform regular infrastructure configuration audits against CIS Benchmarks and NIST CSF guidelines to ensure operational compliance.
 * Lead phishing simulation programs, monitor employee completion rates, and manage security awareness training initiatives across local teams.


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