Information Security Analyst

Job Title Information Security Analyst

Pay $125,000 base salary + $15,000 bonus — $140,000 total compensation

Location: Uptown Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Summary We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Information Security Analyst to join a dynamic and rapidly growing security team. In this role, you will be the first line of defense, focusing on alert handling, investigations, and incident response within a 24x7 environment. The ideal candidate is someone who has progressed from a SOC Analyst 2 position, with a strong technical background, proven experience in security investigations, alert triage, and the use of advanced security tools including AI-integrated capabilities. This position offers significant growth opportunities, the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies, and a collaborative team culture committed to professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of technical security experience, including 2+ years in a security operations role
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne, Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR)
• Experience investigating alerts, phishing emails, and incident handling in a high-pressure environment
• Hands-on experience with security controls such as EDR, email security, web proxies, DLP, MFA, VPNs, and zero trust architectures
• Familiarity with cloud security, especially Azure and AWS
• Ability to write queries (e.g., KQL, SPL) and scripts (Python, PowerShell) for log analysis and automation
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, Security+ or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, cloud security tools, and email security platforms
• Conduct investigations into possible security incidents, including email threats and suspicious activities
• Use AI-assisted security tools for threat detection, alert triage, and investigation efficiencies
• Respond to endpoint alerts, contain threats, and document incident details thoroughly
• Collaborate with cybersecurity team members to correlate threat data and validate alerts
• Support vulnerability management and risk assessments
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security policies aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 standards
• Participate in incident response efforts and security improvements initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and diagrams

Benefits

• Significant growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding team
• Certification reimbursement program
• 100% paid medical benefits for employee and dependents
• 4% 401(k) match
• 3 weeks PTO plus 10 holidays, increasing to 4 weeks after one year
• Collaborative, innovative team environment with a strong company culture

This role is ideal for a motivated security professional eager to leverage their experience in a challenging, growth-oriented setting with excellent perks and development prospects.