Jr. Security Operations Analyst

Location : Hybrid/Houston, TX (Every Tuesday on site) Type : Contract Duration : Minimum 6 months U.S. residents only. Greater Houston area residents preferred. We are seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to be an integral member of our client’s Security Operations team. This is a US-based opportunity, is 100% remote for now, and includes but is not limited to the following areas of Security Operations support: Provide initial triage of cyber security alerts, incidents, and potentially malicious emails, conducting in-depth analysis and communicating findings and recommendations in a clear, digestible manner for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support key stakeholders throughout the incident response process, providing detailed analysis from initial detection and root cause identification, to performing mitigation and containment response actions. Identify alert trends and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance detection and response capabilities. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of runbooks and workflow documentation. With a positive and professional approach, effectively engage and collaborate with Security Operations team members, other internal teams, and organizational leaders. Skills and Experience Experience using enterprise SIEM, EDR, and Email Security platforms required. Experience with Rapid7 InsightIDR, IBM Qradar, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and M365 security controls are preferred. Solid understanding and experience performing security alert and incident analysis and response. Knowledge of threat actor tactics and attack life cycles. Technical writing and reporting skills. Experience in creating and updating runbooks and workflow documentation. Demonstrated communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively with both internal teams and external partners. Active participation in the cybersecurity community is preferred. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent experience in enterprise security operations or MSSP environments. Minimum 2+ years of experience responding to security-related alerts and incidents in an MSSP or large enterprise environment. Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, or other relevant cybersecurity credentials preferred.