Security Analyst
K L McKinney Consulting · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$110k–$130k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Threat Monitoring & Incident Response
- Analyze security events and escalate incidents based on severity and impact.
- Investigate potential breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Assist in incident response, containment, and remediation activities.
Vulnerability Management & Risk Assessment
- Conduct vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and penetration tests.
- Work with IT teams to remediate security gaps and harden systems.
- Research emerging threats and attack techniques to proactively improve defenses.
Security Policies & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.).
- Support audits and document security controls and procedures.
- Develop security awareness training for employees to prevent phishing and social engineering attacks.
Security Tool Optimization & Documentation
- Maintain and configure SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, and security tools.
- Document security incidents, analysis findings, and remediation steps.
- Recommend improvements for security infrastructure and best practices.