Senior Security Analyst

TENEX.AI • Overland Park, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TENEX is seeking a highly skilled and proactive senior cybersecurity analyst to join its Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The role focuses on protecting digital infrastructure through rapid threat detection, incident response, and ongoing improvement of security processes. The analyst will use traditional security tools alongside AI and machine learning, with particular emphasis on Google SecOps and Google Chronicle, to improve detection, investigation, automation, and response workflows. The position also includes leading and mentoring team members, collaborating across functions, and sharing knowledge of AI-powered security techniques.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center or a similar security-focused role.
• Hands-on experience with security analytics, log management, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Interest in applying automation and/or AI/ML techniques to cybersecurity tasks such as threat detection, anomaly detection, and security automation.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks, including NIST, MITRE, ISO, and the Kill Chain.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools such as intrusion detection systems, SIEM tools, and security automation platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and integration.
• Knowledge of firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
• Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms.
• Exposure to cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and their associated risks.
• Practical experience with Google SecOps tools and Chronicle for centralized threat intelligence and event correlation.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security products such as Sentinel or Defender.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise security alerts and events using traditional cybersecurity tools and AI/ML-powered detection systems.
• Triage, investigate, and correlate security events to assess the severity and impact of potential threats.
• Use Google Chronicle for threat intelligence, log analysis, threat hunting, and security analytics.
• Apply AI and machine learning to detect patterns, anomalies, behaviors, emerging threats, and trends while improving detection accuracy and reducing false positives.
• Participate in on-call rotations and team scheduling for critical security incidents as needed.
• Investigate and analyze security incidents and breaches, including using AI to automate initial analysis and support threat hunting.
• Respond to incidents through containment, eradication, and recovery in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and forensic investigations, identify attack vectors, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Use Google SecOps and Chronicle to centralize security data, correlate events, and accelerate response workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Data Science teams to integrate and optimize Google Chronicle capabilities within the SOC.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows for common security incidents and automate routine SOC tasks such as log analysis, incident classification, and threat intelligence enrichment.
• Create detailed incident reports and threat intelligence summaries incorporating AI-driven findings.
• Prepare performance and security posture reports for internal stakeholders, and report on threat trends and SOC operations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Recommend security improvements and contribute to SOC playbook development.
• Work with IT, Customer Success, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to advance AI-driven security initiatives and improve customer security posture.
• Share knowledge of AI-powered security techniques and Google SecOps tools with SOC team members.
• Lead and mentor other team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and development and to expand knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity technologies and Google SecOps solutions.
• Collaboration with a talented and innovative team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior