Austin, Texas, United States
IDR is seeking a
Network Security Analyst to join one of our top clients for a hybrid opportunity in Austin or San Antonio. This role is integral to cybersecurity efforts, focusing on incident response, threat analysis, and coordination across multiple agencies within a government agency focused on cyber defense.
Position Overview for the Network Security Analyst:
- Perform advanced incident response across Windows and Linux environments, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Conduct host-based forensics, including log analysis, memory capture, file system review, and malware behavior analysis.
- Serve as Incident Commander during cybersecurity events, coordinating actions, documenting decisions, and communicating with leadership and affected agencies.
- Analyze adversary TTPs and map findings to MITRE ATT&CK.
- Review and validate alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools.
Requirements for the Network Security Analyst:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in advanced host-based forensics across Windows and Linux, including memory, disk, and malware analysis.
- Minimum 5 years of experience correlating host, network, and intelligence data from multiple security platforms.
- Minimum 5 years of experience producing high-quality incident reports and executive summaries.
- Minimum 4 years of strong understanding of adversary TTPs, intrusion kill chains, and threat hunting methodologies.
- Incident Commander experience.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row
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