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Title: Security Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid in 77046)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the US. W2/Direct employment only.
Key Points:
- Experience in CrowdStrike is a requirement for this role, in addition to general cyber security knowledge and experience
- This role is onsite 4 days a week in Houston (77046)
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Security Analyst/Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will play a key role in proactively identifying, investigating, and mitigating threats to our environment. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in firewalls, EDR, SIEM, application control, PAM, and threat hunting, with a strong background in incident response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze security events across SIEM, EDR, and other telemetry sources
- Implement new cyber security tools from the ground up
- Perform incident triage, containment, investigation, and response activities
- Lead and contribute to threat hunting initiatives to detect advanced threats
- Manage and optimize firewall configurations and rulesets
- Support application control and PAM (Privileged Access Management) enforcement
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
- Document incidents, root cause analysis, and mitigation strategies
- Recommend and implement security improvements across tools and processes
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a Cyber Security role
- Experience with:
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms (CrowdStrike)
- SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel)
- Threat hunting methodologies and tools
- Vulnerability Management (e.g., Rapid7, Nessus, Qualys)
- Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)
- Application control and PAM tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
- Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes and attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK)
- Familiarity with scripting and automation for investigation and remediation is a plus
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
Preferred Certifications:
- Security+, CySA+, CEH, GCIH, or equivalent
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.