Compensation: 90-110k/year
Location: Houston, TX
Position: Security Analyst
Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled
Security Analyst to join their team!
The Security Analyst will be responsible for running various security projects and initiatives while also utilizing various security tools like Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary client-facing contact for security projects, ensuring effective communication and understanding of client needs.
- Lead and manage security projects from initiation to completion, coordinating resources and timelines to deliver successful outcomes.
- Utilize security tools such as Prism Cloud, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel to monitor, analyze, and improve client security postures.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and compliance gaps within client environments.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices tailored to client requirements.
- Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations based on security tool outputs and threat intelligence.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute security solutions that align with client objectives.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, sharing knowledge and insights with clients and team members.
- Prepare and present reports on security findings, project statuses, and strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a security analyst role or similar capacity, with a strong client-facing component.
- Proficiency in security tools, specifically Prism Cloud, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Experience managing security projects, with a proven ability to deliver on time and within scope.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) are highly desirable.
If you are interested in learning more about the
Security Analyst opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
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