Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Beusa Energy Group•The Woodlands, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s digital infrastructure by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber security threats. This role serves as a technical expert in threat detection, incident response, and contributes to the implementation of defense controls and mechanisms. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst plays a critical role in protecting data, systems and networks from evolving cyber threats.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years of age or olde
Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing, including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3 year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
Daily in-person, predictable attendance in The Woodlands, TX.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
5+ years of experience in security operations or cybersecurity analysis.
Expertise in SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, cloud, and network security.
Experience with incident response frameworks and forensic tools.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and other security frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform advanced threat analysis and forensic investigations.
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to manage multiple incidents and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP, or Security+ are preferred.

Responsibilities

Threat Monitoring & Detection Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel).
Analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and cloud environments to identify suspicious activity.
Correlate threat intelligence with internal data to detect advanced threats.
Recommend enhancements to SOC processes, tools, and playbooks.
Incident Response & Investigation Act as a first responder to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and impact assessment.
Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery efforts for confirmed incidents.
Document incident reports and recommend preventive measures.
Advanced Analysis & Forensics Perform regular threat analysis of malware, phishing attempts, and network anomalies.
Perform vulnerability assessments and risk assessments to identify security gaps.
Conduct forensic investigations on compromised systems and provide evidence for legal or compliance purposes.
Develop detection use cases and fine tune SIEM rules for improved accuracy.
Collaboration & Escalation Act as an escalation point for cybersecurity analysts and provide technical guidance.
Collaborate with cybersecurity engineering, IT, OT, and compliance teams to implement security improvements.
Communicate incident status and risk assessments to leadership and stakeholders.
Prepare regular security reports including metrics, vulnerability tracking and risk assessments.
Continuous Improvement Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies.
Participate in threat hunting activities and proactive security assessments.
Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity awareness and best practices, including phishing campaigns, data protection, and secure handling of sensitive information.
Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.