Network Security Analyst

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I’m Abhay from Inceptra solutions llc. I came across your profile and felt it could be a good match for a current opportunity we’re working on.

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Role Details:

• Role: Network Security Analyst
• Type: Contract (Estimated through 08/31/2027; up to 1992 hours)
• Location & Onsite: Onsite at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751 (Local candidates only residing in Texas; no remote work at start)
• Interview Process: Through Microsoft Teams
• Top Skills: Cybersecurity Operations, SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel / Splunk), EDR, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Security Event Triage, and Incident Documentatio

I. Description of Services

Requires the services of 1 Network Security Analyst 1, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Network Security Analyst 1, Security and the specifications outlined in this document

Level Description

• 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to national security and foreign ownership restrictions.

Job Description

A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security.

DISCLAIMER: Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility.

Job Summary

The Network Security Analyst I performs advanced cybersecurity analysis and threat triage activities within the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC). Work involves continuously monitoring, triaging, analyzing, and prioritizing cybersecurity alerts; investigating suspicious activity; identifying potential threats; and coordinating incident response activities to protect agency information systems, networks, and data. Serves as a primary point of contact for security event analysis, threat identification, and incident escalation.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors, analyzes, and triages cybersecurity alerts generated by Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), cloud security, email security, identity protection, and network security platforms.
• Conducts initial investigations of detected and reported security events to determine severity, scope, impact, and potential risk to agency operations.
• Identifies, validates, and prioritizes potential cybersecurity incidents, escalating confirmed threats to Incident Response, Threat Hunting, or SOC Engineering teams according to established procedures.
• Correlates security events from multiple data sources, including endpoints (EDR), firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), cloud services, authentication systems, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Reviews and analyzes indicators of compromise (IOCs), suspicious network activity, phishing emails, malware detections, and anomalous user behavior.
• Documents investigations, findings, and response actions in ticketing and case management systems to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Assists with incident containment, eradication, and recovery efforts by coordinating with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Reports and escalates to the CSOC Team Lead and/or SOC Manager.
• Supports the continuous improvement of threat detection capabilities through alert tuning, process refinement, threat intelligence integration, and identification of false-positive trends.
• Performs vulnerability assessment reviews and evaluates identified vulnerabilities for potential risk and remediation prioritization.
• Supports development and maintenance of operational procedures, playbooks, workflows, and knowledge base articles related to threat detection and incident response.
• Researches emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) to improve detection and response effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC/SOC) operations and best practices.
• Security incident triage, analysis, investigation, and escalation procedures.
• Security monitoring technologies, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint security solutions, and cloud security platforms.
• Common cyber threats, attack vectors, malware, phishing campaigns, insider threats, and advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques.
• Threat intelligence concepts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), indicators of attack (IOAs), and MITRE Telecommunication&CK methodologies.
• Windows, Linux, networking protocols, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, cloud environments, and enterprise security controls.
• Incident response lifecycle and cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Incident Response guidance, and PICERL.

Skill in:

• Security event analysis and threat triage.
• Correlating and interpreting data from multiple cybersecurity tools.
• Investigating suspicious activity and identifying indicators of compromise.
• Using SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and case management platforms.
• Producing clear documentation, incident reports, and technical communications.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple investigations in a fast-paced operational environment for a large organization.
• Query languages such as KQL, Lucene, SPL, ESQL, etc.
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.

Ability to:

• Analyze complex security events and distinguish legitimate threats from false positives.
• Make risk-based decisions during incident investigations.
• Execute established incident response and escalation procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with security engineers, incident responders, system administrators, CISO leadership, and business stakeholders.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work independently and as part of a 24x7 cybersecurity operations team.

Preferred Education and Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field is preferred. (Relevant education and experience may be substituted for one another.)
• One or more of the following certifications are preferred:
• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst (SC-200)
• Other GIAC or SOC-related certifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, security investigations, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Experience working with one or more of the following technologies:
• SIEM platforms (NetWitness, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, LogRhythm, etc.)
• Microsoft Security (Microsoft 365 Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.)
• IDS/IPS technologies (Trellix/FireEye, Corelight)
• Threat intelligence platforms (VirusTotal, Google Threat Intelligence, Cisco Talos, Recorded Future, MISP)
• Vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7)
• Email security platforms (IronPort ESA, Abnormal.ai, Proofpoint)
• Cloud security monitoring solutions (Google Wiz, MDCA, Cortex Cloud, Sysdig)
• Secure Access Service Edge (Zscaler, Prisma, Netskope)
• Experience triaging security alerts, analyzing security events, and documenting incident investigations.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, incident response processes, and threat detection methodologies.

Work Expectations

• Participate in incident response, escalation, and after-action review activities as needed.
• Support enterprise security monitoring for systems that process, store, or transmit sensitive information.
• Follow HHSC policies, procedures, standards, and applicable state and federal security requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, investigation notes, metrics, and leadership-ready summaries.
• Must be able to provide support outside of normal business hours during high-priority security incidents, as approved by the SOC Manager.

II. Candidate Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

III. Terms of Service

• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 08/31/2027
• Total Estimated Hours: Shall not exceed 1992 hours.
• Note: This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

Work Hours and Location

• A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
• B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751. Position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position. Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
• C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker’s and/or Vendor’s expense.
• D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.
• E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.

Other Special Requirements

• Interviews will be conducted: ☐ By Phone ☐ In person ☒ Through Microsoft Teams

Please share your updated resume and a good time for a quick conversation.

Looking forward to your response.

Thanks & Regards

Abhay Kumar Jain

Senior Technical Recruiter

INCEPTRA SOLUTIONS LLC

1520 Creekside Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Phone Number: +1 ext. 115

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