Top 39 Information security analyst Jobs in Houston, Tx

Lead Security Operations Analyst
Ledgent Technology —Houston, TX
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Windows
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IT Security Analyst (GRC)
Foxconn Industrial Internet —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Cybersecurity Analyst
FIRST SERVICE CREDIT UNION —Houston, TX
- Computer Science
- Research
- Mid-level
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Tier 2 SOC Analyst with Threat Intelligence Experience - REMOTE
Binary Defense —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Remote
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Information Security Analyst
Vega Soft —Houston, TX
- Urgently hiring
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Third-Party Risk Management Analyst
Samsara —Houston, TX
- $110,670 - $167,400 a year
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Parental leave
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Risk & Security Analyst- Onsite
GULF COAST EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION —Pasadena, TX
- Full-time
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
3d
Analyst, Cybersecurity Operations
Enterprise Products —Houston, TX
- Day shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
Cybersecurity Analyst
DSG - USADeBusk- Industrial Services Division —Houston, TX
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Analyst
VoltaGrid —Houston, TX
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Tier 2 SOC Analyst with AI Tools Experience - REMOTE
Binary Defense —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Information Security Analyst
SHELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION —Deer Park, TX
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- System design
- Mid-level
OT Security Analyst
Noble Corp —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Office
Identity Access Management - IAM Analyst
American National Insurance —League City, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
6d
IT Security Analyst II
Wellby Financial —Webster, TX
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Macquarie Group Limited —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer
Patriot Contract Services —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Windows
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Junior SOC Analyst (DoD Secret Clearance)
MartinFed —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
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Computer Systems Analyst
Farouk Systems Inc —Houston, TX
- On call
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Office
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Information Security Assurance Analyst - Sugar Land or Lubbock
PROSPERITY BANK —Sugar Land, TX
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Office
- 3 years
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Lead Security Operations Analyst

Ledgent Technology -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $150,000 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Endpoint Security
Intrusion detection analysis
Incident management software
Public Cloud
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
IT monitoring tools
Incident management operations support
Security threat response protocols
Log analysis tools
Azure AD
SIEM
Cybersecurity investigations
Incident response implementation
Active Directory
Ticketing system technical support
IT security monitoring

Full Job Description

Title: Lead Security Operations Analyst

Location: Houston, TX or Austin, TX (Must reside locally for occasional in-person office meetings; otherwise offers work-from-home flexibility)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Professional Services / Enterprise Environment

Compensation: $110,000 - 150,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

No C2C at this time

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join a mature and growing Security Operations team responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats across a global enterprise environment.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on security professional who enjoys leading investigations, mentoring analysts, improving detection capabilities, and helping shape the future of security operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience working within Microsoft security technologies and can operate independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.

The team is heavily invested in security automation, threat detection, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and AI-enabled security operations, creating an opportunity to contribute to both day-to-day security operations and long-term strategic security initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead investigation and response efforts for complex security incidents across endpoint, cloud, identity, email, and network environments.
Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring tools.
Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for junior security analysts.
Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify malicious activity not detected through existing controls.
Build, tune, and maintain detection rules, monitoring logic, and security use cases.
Support phishing, impersonation, business email compromise, and social engineering investigations.
Develop and improve security automation workflows, response playbooks, and SOAR capabilities.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and IT teams to strengthen defensive capabilities and improve security posture.
Perform forensic analysis and support evidence preservation activities when required.
Maintain and improve operational procedures, security documentation, and incident response processes.
Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical security incidents.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience within Security Operations, Security Engineering, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.
Experience leading security investigations from detection through containment, remediation, and recovery.
Working knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, email security, and threat detection technologies.
Experience investigating phishing attacks, account compromise incidents, and identity-based threats.
Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and cloud security concepts.
Experience utilizing ServiceNow or similar ticketing/service management platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of issues through resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong expertise in one or more of the following disciplines:

Identity & Access Security
Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Windows and Linux Security Operations
Detection Engineering
Security Automation and SOAR
Threat Hunting

Additional experience with the following is highly desirable:

KQL (Kusto Query Language)
PowerShell and/or Python
Security automation playbooks
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Microsoft Security ecosystem technologies
AI-assisted security operations and automation

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft SC-200
Microsoft SC-300
Microsoft AZ-500
CompTIA Security+
CISSP
CCSP
GCIH
GSOC
GCFA
GCFE
Other cybersecurity and cloud security certifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

Thrives in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
Can independently manage investigations with minimal oversight.
Possesses strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Enjoys mentoring and developing junior team members.
Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution.
Is passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and security innovation.
Works collaboratively within global teams and cross-functional environments.

What You'll Gain

Exposure to a large-scale enterprise cybersecurity environment.
Opportunities to influence detection, response, and security automation strategies.
Access to advanced Microsoft security technologies.
Collaborative and highly skilled cybersecurity team environment.
Long-term career growth within an established organization.
Hands-on involvement in automation, AI-enabled security operations, detection engineering, and threat hunting initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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