Network Security Analyst

Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the primary work location

Job Title: Network Security Analyst

Location: Austin, TX - 78751

Duration: 10+ months

Schedule: Onsite

Job Summary

The Network Security Analyst II performs advanced cybersecurity and network security analysis work in support of client's enterprise security operations. This role is responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security events across on-premises, cloud, and endpoint environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security operations professional with strong experience across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, network detection, and incident response platforms. This role requires sound judgment, technical depth, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to protecting HHSC systems, data, and services that support the health and well-being of Texans.

7+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and 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.

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.

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.

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.
• May be required to provide support outside normal business hours during high-priority security incidents or planned maintenance activities.

Minimum Requirements:

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