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# L2 SOC Splunk ES Analyst (Onsite West Lake, TX)

- **Company:** VA Simplified
- **Location:** West Lake Hills, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $99,840.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Software Tools, Scripting, Large Language Models, Splunk
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=563f0263e1ff9f6a

## About the Role

A cybersecurity analyst with 5+ years of experience (minimum 3+ years in a SOC environment)

Experienced in incident response, triage, threat detection, and alert tuning

Advanced experience with Splunk ES/Core and writing complex SPL queries is a must

Familiar with email and endpoint security platforms like Proofpoint TAP/TRAP and CrowdStrike Falcon

Comfortable with shift work

A strong communicator who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Interested in career growth in cybersecurity

It would be awesome if you had:

Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms like Wiz, Zscaler and Proofpoint Email GW(would be helpful)

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Sec+, Net+, OSCP, or CySA+

Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell) for automation and enrichment

Experience using AI-tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and LLM's to solve security problems.



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