Network Security Analyst III

Job#: 3015335

Job Description:

** If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your resume to Maddie Watt at **

Job Title: Network Security Analyst III

Client Type: Government - Transportation and Infrastructure

Contract Length: 12 months - potential to extend or convert

**Location: Austin, TX - On-site 4x per week

Rate: up to $100/hr.

**Location notes: Candidates must reside in Texas. Preference for Austin-based candidates, but exceptional candidates elsewhere in Texas will be considered.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Network Security Analyst 3 to join their cybersecurity team. This role focuses on supervising and managing the Cybersecurity Operations Tools Team, ensuring the resilience and administration of critical security tools, and supporting incident response activities. You'll work under minimal supervision with significant latitude for independent judgment.

What You'll Do

Oversee and assist in managing the Cybersecurity Operations Tools Team (8 contractors).

Administer and maintain cybersecurity tools to ensure operational resilience.

Provide real-time data, metrics, and incident input for CSOC monitoring and response.

Support daily operations and incident response activities.

Deliver tooling input for monthly and annual reporting.

Recommend improvements for operational resilience and cybersecurity maturity.

Plan and manage deployment and operation of security toolsets.

Assist in managing ongoing cybersecurity programs (e.g., tabletop exercises).

Areas of Service Include:

Custom Managed Scanning Services

Custom Managed Endpoint Protection

Managed CISCO Secure Network Analytics Service

SIEM Administration

Required Qualifications

8+ years technical team management experience.

8+ years deploying and configuring network security monitoring and incident response tools (EDR, Scanners, SIEM, NetFlow, etc.).

8+ years administering network security monitoring and incident response tools.

8+ years' experience in intrusion detection and incident response activities.

Strong professional communication and reporting skills.

Experience with Wiz cloud management (required).

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years' experience with CISCO security suite of tools.

8+ years' experience with Microsoft EDR tools.

8+ years' experience with Microsoft Sentinel.

8+ years' experience with Tenable suite of tools.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.