Principal Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Post Date

Jul 19, 2023

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77056
US
Nov 21, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

HOU-638181

Pay Rate

$52 - $78 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas is looking for a Principal Cyber Security Operations Analyst to join the International Cyber Security Team and will be joining a team of 3 with the expectation of team growth early on. On a daily basis, this person will be supporting cyber security operations, and be responsible for the effectiveness of CSOC threat monitoring, detection, hunting and incident response capabilities. The team supports the IT and OT systems and environment, ensuring cyber security events and incident are handled in a timely and appropriately manner. He/She will be responsible for vetting email quarantine, releasing non-malicious emails, investigating phishing and malware. Lastly, this position will be required to be fully vaccinated as you will sit onsite about 60% of the time.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in Cyber Security



2+ years of experience supporting Cyber Security Operations



Incident response experience



Experience with threat detection, threat hunting



Experience working in a Microsoft environment (Microsoft Endpoint, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel)



Enterprise level experience



Degree in Cyber Security or related field



Must be vaccinated

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with OT security



Experience with deep packet analysis



Any of the following certifications:

Cybersecurity Certifications:

GSEC

GCIH

GCIA

GCFE

GPEN

OSCP

CEH

Security+

Network+

CCNA



OT Certifications:

GICSP

ISA/IEC 62443

Dragos Certs

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.