Senior Security Analyst (MSSP)
About the role
DataVox is seeking an experienced, customer-focused Senior Security Analyst to join our Managed Information Technology team in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
- Investigating escalated security alerts and suspicious activity
- Reviewing endpoint, identity, email, and network security events
- Evaluating business impact and security risk
- Building and maintaining incident timelines
- Coordinating containment actions
- Escalating critical security issues appropriately
- Managing communication between customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Tracking remediation efforts and recovery activities
- Confirming incident closure requirements
- Documenting lessons learned and follow-up recommendations
- Helping customers secure their Microsoft 365 and identity environments
- Investigating risky sign-ins and impossible travel events
- Analyzing MFA fatigue attacks and password spray indicators
- Reviewing suspicious mailbox activity and privileged access concerns
- Identifying legacy authentication risks and Conditional Access gaps
- Recommending security improvements that balance risk reduction and business requirements
- Helping ensure customers maintain effective endpoint protection
- Overseeing security posture, coordinating threat response activities, and partnering with CrowdStrike Falcon Complete's 24x7 managed security team
- Developing monthly customer security reports
- Creating executive-friendly scorecards
- Tracking security trends over time
- Monitoring vulnerability remediation progress
- Identifying recurring security concerns
- Presenting actionable recommendations
- Improving alert workflows and escalation standards
- Supporting compliance and security maturity initiatives
- Providing feedback on process improvements
- Helping standardize security procedures across customers
- Serving as an internal subject matter expert for key security technologies and processes
- Assisting with security platform configuration and optimization
- Improving alert routing and workflow efficiency
- Supporting automation and workflow improvement initiatives
- Identifying tool gaps and optimization opportunities
- Maintaining documentation and procedures
- Advising leadership on security platform improvements
- Supporting internal teams with security-related questions
Requirements
The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, and taking ownership of security issues from identification through resolution.
Qualifications
- 4-7 years cybersecurity experience
- Managed Service Provider (MSP) or Managed Security Services (MSSP) experience
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, SSCP, Microsoft Security Certifications (SC-200, SC-300), CrowdStrike Certifications, Checkpoint Harmony (Email and Collabration) or other equivalent cybersecurity certifications
Skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization, documentation discipline, and attention to details
- Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences
- Customer-facing professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and coordinate across teams
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Collaborative problem-solving mindset
Benefits
At DataVox, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support you at every stage of life, including health, dental & vision insurance, company-paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, matching 401(k) and Roth retirement plans, sponsored 529 college savings plan, professional development reimbursement, paid vacation, sick time & company holidays, mileage & phone reimbursement, annual health & wellness fairs, and sustainable business practices.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
Commutes to the office in Houston, TX are required.