Analyst-Threat & Vulnerability Management

NO H1B OR C2C Information Security Analyst - SOC/SIEM Threat Management Project Overview The selected contractor will support key cybersecurity initiatives including SIEM operations, automation, incident response processes, and integration of security tools. This role is critical to advancing our security operations and maturity. Highlighted Requirements • 2+ years of SIEM experience, preferably withAzure SentinelandKusto Query Language (KQL) • Multi-year, direct experience inIncident Response, ideally in anIncident Response TeamorMSSPsetting for medium to large organizations • Practical experience with tools within theMicrosoft security stack Key Skills • Cyber Incident Response • KQL– Deep understanding and hands-on experience • SOC Analyst / Operations– Level 1, 2, and 3 (Triage, Escalation) • SIEM Administration– Managing, maintaining, creating custom detections/logging • SentinelOne– In-depth knowledge for incident handling, hunting, queries, and detections • Linux Administration– Comfortable with navigation, configuration, and server management • Microsoft Cloud Security Tools– Understanding of architecture and platform use Additional Skills • Data analysis and reporting Education • Required:High School diploma or GED equivalent • Preferred:Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field Certifications • Required/Preferred: • CompTIA Security+ • CompTIA Network+ • Other relevant industry certifications Experience • Minimum of5 years of progressive work experiencein Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field Role and Responsibilities • Contribute to the development of cybersecurity strategies, objectives, and project plans • Assist with design and implementation of improved cybersecurity processes and services • Fulfill customer requests and support daily security operations, including incident monitoring, analysis, and response • Analyze cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and develop appropriate mitigation strategies • Create documentation including procedures, job aids, reports, metrics, and presentations • Participate inCybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT)investigations and activities Scheduled Milestones & Deliverables • Enhance maturity ofSIEM, SOC, and Incident Responseprocesses • Integrate automation best practices • ImproveMean Time to Detect (MTTD)andMean Time to Respond (MTTR) Performance Metrics • Completion of projects related toSIEMand other security platforms (e.g., incidents, alerts, tickets) • Availability and uptime of systems • SOC effectiveness • Compliance with defined processes and procedures Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $85.00 per hour Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • SIEM, SOC, and Incident Response processes: 7 years (Required) • KQL: 4 years (Required) • SentinelOne: 5 years (Required) • Microsoft Cloud Security Tools : 5 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002