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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Security Analyst - **Company:** Critical Start - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000 - $70,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Microsoft Outlook, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Internet Security, Trend Micro, Security Information and Event Management, Azure Security Center, Falcon Platform, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Vmware - **Published:** November 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-security-analyst-austin-tx--618ec45e-98ab-4ec4-b518-be5cff14e489 ## About the Role Security Analysis, Team Player, Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Computer Security, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Risk Analysis, Analysis Skills, * At least 6 months of SOC Tenure (Beginning your first day on shift) or equivalent experience * Security+ Certification or Equivalent, * Stationary position for extended periods of time. * Constantly operate a computer. * Occasionally you may be required to move equipment or other items up to 20 lbs. * The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Mental: * Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner. * Make timely decisions in the context of workflow. * Ability to complete tasks and perform in situations requiring speed deadlines, or productivity quota. * Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress situations. * Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems. For positions that can or will be performed, in whole or in part, remotely within the U.S., range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (sales roles only). ## Description The ideal candidate for the Senior Security Analyst role possesses at least 6 months of SOC experience, and a Security+ certification. They excel in triaging MDR alerts, analyzing events, and recommending or implementing response actions to mitigate threats effectively. As a Subject Matter Expert in our platform and proficient with EDR, SIEM, and security platforms like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and CrowdStrike Falcon, they ensure accurate escalations and orchestration. They also contribute to creating and reviewing playbooks and automations to enhance efficiency and accuracy. With strong analytical and communication skills, they handle client communications for high-severity incidents and maintain operational integrity through meticulous review and verification processes. This candidate demonstrates technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring robust cybersecurity measures. What You Will Be Doing? * Initial Triage of MDR Alerts * Participate in shift-based teams performing 24x7 monitoring of customer networks to detect and stop attacks. * Analyze Events, Alerts, and Threat Intelligence data used in investigations of potential attacks against customer networks. * Recommend response actions for active attacks * Implement response actions to stop attackers with approval of Supervisor/Sr. Analysts * Approval of Security Analyst Escalations * Senior Security Analysts review post investigation Analyst escalations for response accuracy, protection actions, recommendations, and grammar before sending them to the customer. * Orchestration creation & approval for MDR alerts * Create playbooks, knowledge objects, and other automations within the MDR SOAR platform * Review Security Analyst created orchestration for decision accuracy, sound logic, and proper documentation prior to adding it to the Trusted Behavior Registry. * Client communications related to High & Critical investigations * Written and verbal when required * Subject Matter Expert (SME) within our platform * Able to clearly navigate and articulate all aspects of the ZTAP console to both Security Analysts and customers * Mid-level competence within MDR tool suite (13 total vendors) * EDR: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, VMWare Enterprise Endpoint (Formerly CB-Response and CB-Defense), Trend Micro Vision One * SIEM: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Devo * Other: Microsoft Defender Suite (M365D, Outlook, Identity, Cloud) * Verifier for Console Actions * Able to verify correct execution of Lead and Principal console protection actions to provide two-person integrity.