Information Security Analyst

Pay

$125,000 base salary + $15,000 bonus — $140,000 total compensation

Job Title

Information Security Analyst

Location

Uptown Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Information Security Analyst to join a dynamic and rapidly growing security team. In this role, you will be the first line of defense, focusing on alert handling, investigations, and incident response within a 24x7 environment. The ideal candidate is someone who has progressed from a SOC Analyst 2 position, with a strong technical background, proven experience in security investigations, alert triage, and the use of advanced security tools including AI-integrated capabilities. This position offers significant growth opportunities, the chance to work with cutting‑edge security technologies, and a collaborative team culture committed to professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent experience

4+ years of technical security experience, including 2+ years in a security operations role

Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne, Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR)

Experience investigating alerts, phishing emails, and incident handling in a high‑pressure environment

Hands‑on experience with security controls such as EDR, email security, web proxies, DLP, MFA, VPNs, and zero trust architectures

Familiarity with cloud security, especially Azure and AWS

Ability to write queries (e.g., KQL, SPL) and scripts (Python, PowerShell) for log analysis and automation

Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, Security+ or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, cloud security tools, and email security platforms

Conduct investigations into possible security incidents, including email threats and suspicious activities

Use AI‑assisted security tools for threat detection, alert triage, and investigation efficiencies

Respond to endpoint alerts, contain threats, and document incident details thoroughly

Collaborate with cybersecurity team members to correlate threat data and validate alerts

Support vulnerability management and risk assessments

Assist in implementing and maintaining security policies aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 standards

Participate in incident response efforts and security improvements initiatives

Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and diagrams

Benefits

Significant growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding team

Certification reimbursement program

100% paid medical benefits for employee and dependents

4% 401(k) match

3 weeks PTO plus 10 holidays, increasing to 4 weeks after one year

Collaborative, innovative team environment with a strong company culture

This role is ideal for a motivated security professional eager to leverage their experience in a challenging, growth-oriented setting with excellent perks and development prospects.

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