Tier 1 Cyber Security Analyst

Role overview

This long-term contract role is part of a high-priority security operations setup that supports a large publicly traded enterprise. The position is based entirely on-site in downtown Houston and is designed for someone who wants to build stronger hands-on experience in cyber defense while working with enterprise security tools in a live, fast-moving environment.

The analyst will be part of a 24/7 Security Operations Center responsible for keeping watch over infrastructure, identifying suspicious activity, and helping move potential threats through the response process. The assignment offers stability, eligibility for overtime, and an expected contract length of 12 months or more.

Key responsibilities

• Keep watch over SIEM and SOAR platforms to identify alerts and possible security issues.
• Carry out the first review of security events and decide how they should be routed for further action.
• Examine suspicious behavior such as malware activity, phishing attempts, and unusual network patterns.
• Review logs from endpoints, servers, and network equipment to help confirm incidents.
• Escalate verified or serious incidents according to established incident response steps.
• Record all incident details, actions taken, and case progress accurately in ticketing tools.
• Help reduce noise in alerting by spotting and flagging false positives.
• Work alongside senior analysts during active incident investigations.
• Adapt to a rotating schedule in a round-the-clock SOC environment.

Qualifications and requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a NOC or cybersecurity-related position.
• Working knowledge of SIEM tools such as Splunk or similar monitoring platforms.
• Solid understanding of networking basics, including TCP/IP, DNS, and firewall concepts.
• Familiarity with essential cybersecurity practices, especially threat detection and incident response.
• Experience using ticketing systems to track incidents and document work.
• Security+ or Network+ certification is preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• Must be able to work fully on-site in downtown Houston.
• Must be comfortable supporting shift-based work in a 24/7 Security Operations Center.

Additional information

This is a long-term contract engagement with a pay range of $22 to $24 per hour. Overtime is available. The role is located in downtown Houston and requires full on-site attendance.

Work environment

You will be supporting a large, globally connected enterprise technology environment within a high-impact security team. The setting is fast-paced and centered on continuous monitoring, rapid response, and collaboration with more senior security staff.