Security Operations Analyst - Junior

About the role

Our organization is seeking a Security Operations Analyst for the Data Protection Team. The position is responsible for delivering various data security operational processes related to Database Activity Monitoring. The selected candidate will join a team that monitors, analyzes, and responds to information‑security‑related risks such as policy violations and threats to company databases. Location: Southlake, Texas (Hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to information security risks, policy violations, and threats to databases.
• Support the efforts of the Security Operations Team, Risk Management, and various Engineering teams for program maturity.
• Deliver various data security operational processes related to Database Activity Monitoring.
• Communicate security concepts to business teams.
• Design solutions to automate manual processes.
• Build trusted relationships with peers and cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain detailed living documents.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CIA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1+ years of security experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of data‑protection concepts (e.g., Data Loss Prevention, encryption, data at rest vs. data in motion, unstructured vs. structured data).
• Understanding of information‑security best practices and technologies.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and/or PowerShell.
• Analytical background and approach, especially for event classification, correlation, and root‑cause analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401(k) program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to eight free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On‑demand training program and access to certification preparation.
• Library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after six months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for professional associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer‑service team for consultants.
• Certified career coach.