Must reside in Fort Worth, Texas today!
5 days onsite requirement
The Information Security Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and strategic decision-making to protect organizational assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and support secure IT operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject matter expert in incident detection, analysis, and response techniques.
- Investigate complex security events and escalations.
- Design, maintain, and test functionality for critical applications and systems.
- Monitor, document, and improve processes and procedures for the Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Collaborate with business units and stakeholders during security incident response.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and actively participate in ongoing skill development.
- Make informed decisions related to risk management and security functions.
- Provide leadership and strategic guidance within the organization on information security initiatives.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Technical Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity tools (firewalls, OS, network devices, web proxies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus solutions).
- Competence with Linux/Unix or Windows command-line environments.
- Experience with SIEM technologies and SOC operations.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to perform independent analysis, identify root causes, and distill actionable insights.
- Identify trends and themes from large datasets to inform security decisions.
- Strong investigative and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Communication Skills:
- Clear and effective oral and written communication.
- Ability to articulate complex ideas and present documentation and management reports.
Leadership and Teamwork:
- Strong decision-making and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, supporting peers and stakeholders.
Risk Management:
- Solid understanding of IT security and risk management principles.
- Ability to apply risk management best practices across all aspects of IT security.
Professionalism:
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Demonstrate initiative, follow-up, and professional demeanor in all interactions.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable experience in information security, including areas such as intrusion monitoring, vulnerability analysis, web application security, incident response, malware analysis, threat research, or intelligence analysis.
- Competence with Linux/Unix or Windows command-line is a plus.
- Experience with SIEM technologies and SOC environments is desirable.
Certifications (Desired):
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Other Requirements:
- Valid and current driver’s license.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and display professionalism at all times.
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