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Cybersecurity Architect /Network Security

Beacon Systems, IncAustin, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 15, 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Austin, TX, United States
Posted
2 days ago
SplunkTCP/IPAzureDNSHIPAA

Job Description

Job Title: Network Security Analyst 
Location: Onsite -Austin, TX 
Duration: 12 Months Contract 
 
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, incident response, or a closely related information security role.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including incident management, analytics rules, workbooks, automation, data connectors, and Kusto Query Language.
  • Experience using SIEM for log analysis, alert investigation, dashboarding, correlation searches, and security monitoring.
  • Experience with NDR for network traffic analysis, packet/session investigation, threat detection, and incident support.
  • Experience with EDR tools, including endpoint alert triage, device investigation, advanced hunting, and response actions.
  • Working knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy logs, DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
  • Ability to analyze complex security events, correlate data across multiple sources, and produce clear written documentation and recommendations.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory considerations such as NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and state information security requirements.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Preferred Education and  any one or Two Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education where applicable.
  • Microsoft security certifications are strongly preferred, such as
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate,
  • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert,
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Microsoft 365 Defender-related certifications.
  • Additional preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC security certifications, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, or SentinelOne product certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, network detection and response, log management, and threat intelligence concepts.
  • Skill in writing and interpreting KQL, SPL, and security queries to support investigations and reporting.
  • Skill in identifying indicators of compromise, attacker tactics, suspicious network patterns, and endpoint-based threats.
  • Ability to prioritize alerts, document investigative steps, and escalate incidents based on severity and business impact.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a security operations environment with shifting priorities and time-sensitive incidents.
  • Ability to communicate cybersecurity risks, findings, and recommended actions to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
Years Required/Preferred Experience
  • 7 Required Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, NDR
  • 7 Required Experience with security log collection and management
  • 7 Required Experience with threat intelligence concepts
  • 7 Required Skill in writing and interpreting KQL, SPL, and security queries to support investigations and reporting
  • 7 Required Experience in SIEM platform/architecture support
  • 7 Required Experience in detection engineering methodology and implementation
  • 10 Preferred Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, NDR
  • 10 Preferred Experience with security log collection and management
  • 10 Preferred Experience with threat intelligence concepts
  • 10 Preferred Skill in writing and interpreting KQL, SPL, and security queries to support investigations and reporting
  • 10 Preferred Experience in SIEM platform/architecture support
  • 10 Preferred Experience in detection engineering methodology and implementation

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