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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

@ Beusa Energy
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The Woodlands, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Threat monitoring, Incident response, Forensics analysis
Requirements Summary:Senior cybersecurity analyst with 5+ years in security operations; Bachelor's in related field; strong SIEM, incident response, and frameworks experience; authorized to work in the U.S.; valid driver license; willing to work on-site in The Woodlands, TX.
Technical Tools Mentioned:SIEM, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Intelligence, Forensic Tools
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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst



Job Description



 



Department: Information Technology



   



Job Status: Full-Time



 



FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt



 



Reports To: Cybersecurity Manager



 



Location: The Woodlands, TX



 



Amount of Travel Required: Less than 5%



 



Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.



           

Positions Supervised: N/A



 



AIP Level: 7

 



 



POSITION SUMMARY: 



The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s digital infrastructure by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber security threats. This role serves as a technical expert in threat detection, incident response, and contributes to the implementation of defense controls and mechanisms. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst plays a critical role in protecting data, systems and networks from evolving cyber threats.



 



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")



Threat Monitoring & Detection




  • Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel).

  • Analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and cloud environments to identify suspicious activity.

  • Correlate threat intelligence with internal data to detect advanced threats.

  • Recommend enhancements to SOC processes, tools, and playbooks.



Incident Response & Investigation




  • Act as a first responder to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and impact assessment.

  • Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery efforts for confirmed incidents.

  • Document incident reports and recommend preventive measures.



Advanced Analysis & Forensics




  • Perform regular threat analysis of malware, phishing attempts, and network anomalies.

  • Perform vulnerability assessments and risk assessments to identify security gaps.

  • Conduct forensic investigations on compromised systems and provide evidence for legal or compliance purposes.

  • Develop detection use cases and fine tune SIEM rules for improved accuracy.



Collaboration & Escalation




  • Act as an escalation point for cybersecurity analysts and provide technical guidance.

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity engineering, IT, OT, and compliance teams to implement security improvements.

  • Communicate incident status and risk assessments to leadership and stakeholders.

  • Prepare regular security reports including metrics, vulnerability tracking and risk assessments.



Continuous Improvement




  • Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies.

  • Participate in threat hunting activities and proactive security assessments.

  • Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity awareness and best practices, including phishing campaigns, data protection, and secure handling of sensitive information.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.