Lead Security Analyst

Responsibilities:Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Security Analyst for a direct hire opportunity for a company headquartered in Houston, TX. Mentor junior analysts, assist in the development and deployment of both day-to-day and enterprise-wide strategic planning, and use your knowledge and experience to enhance our cybersecurity posture, mitigate risks, and safeguard our organization's assets. This includes building new alerts inside SIEM, building new tools, and leading IR efforts.Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, investigating and resolving security incident.Develop and refine SIEM correlation rules and alerts.Utilize PowerShell and Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency within the SOC.Leverage regex patterns to parse and analyze log data for threat detection and correlation.Conduct proactive threat hunting activities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams in implementing security best practices and enhancing the overall security posture.Up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.Requirements:3+ years experience in Security Operations Center (SOC), focusing on incident response and threat detectionStrong background with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) toolsProficiency in SIEM platforms and experience tuning/optimizing SIEM rulesIn-depth knowledge of regex for log parsing and pattern matching.PowerShell or python scriptingExposure with Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)Comfortable with working onsite 4 daysSANS certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCED, OR GWAPTPlusses :Bachelors degree in cyber securityExperience training othersSalary Range:

$130k-$145k/yrBenefits:Generous paid time off and 12 company paid holidays401 (k) Retirement plan 6% company matchHealth, dental, and vision insurance plan availableCompany provided long term disability and life insuranceOpportunities for advancementGreat work / life balancePaid parental leaveVolunteer time offHybrid work scheduleCasual dress in a comfortable office with free parking