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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Analyst - **Company:** DATAVOX INC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Windows PowerShell, Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Office365, Mitre Att&ck, QRadar, Malware, Azure Security Center, Falcon Platform, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic (Software), Splunk, SentinelOne Expertise - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=968cf57b24cfb1e7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SIEM?, * 1-2 years of hands-on SOC analyst experience (Tier 1, ideally with some Tier 2 exposure) * Working knowledge of at least one major EDR platform: CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint * Experience with at least one SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Sumo Logic, QRadar, Elastic, or similar) * Industry certification: CompTIA Security+,CySA+, or equivalent - or willingness to earn within90 days * Solid grasp of fundamentals: networking, Windows/Linux internals, MITRE ATT&CK, common attack chains * Clear written and verbal communication - you can explain a finding to a non-technical client * Curiosity, ownership, and the drive to grow into a senior contributor Nice to Have * MSP or MSSP experience (multi-tenant environments, ticket-driven workflows) * Cloud security exposure (Azure, AWS, M365 security stack) * Scripting in PowerShell or Python * Additional certifications: BTL1, GCIA, GCIH, or Microsoft SC-200 * Experience with phishing analysis, malware triage, or threat hunting, Work involves standing, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stand, stoop, kneel, drive and reach. Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment; and ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. ## Description This is the role for an early-career SOC analyst whose outgrown alert triage is ready for the next chapter. You've spent a year or two in a Tier 1 seat watching the queue, escalating to senior analysts, and learning about the craft. Now you want exposure to deeper investigations, real client conversations, and a seat at the table when security strategy gets shaped., * Career Growth & Upskilling Opportunities * Team & Company Events (Virtual & In-Person) * Employee Appreciation Days & Holiday Celebrations * Dedicated Employee Engagement Committee * Endless Opportunities to Connect and Collaborate What You'll Do * Monitor and triage alerts across multiple client environments using SIEM, EDR, and other security telemetry * Investigate suspicious activity, contain incidents, and document findings clearly * Tune detections, reduce false positives, and contribute to the playbook library * Perform Tier 2 escalations - phishing, malware, lateral movement, identity compromise * Participate in client-facing meetings: monthly reviews, incident debriefs, security posture conversations * Help shape security strategy recommendations for MSSP clients (controls, hardening, roadmap input) * Stay current on threat actor TTPs, emerging vulnerabilities, and platform updates ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Full Spectrum File Uploads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/870-full-spectrum-file-uploads) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)