Cybersecurity Analyst III; Expert

Peak Performers has partnered with a state government agency to assist in their search for a temporary Cybersecurity Analyst III in Austin, Texas. In this position, you will be responsible for highly advanced cybersecurity engineering, incident response, threat detection, digital forensics, vulnerability management, and enterprise security operations.

• Lead advanced threat detection engineering, SIEM tuning, correlation rule development, proactive threat hunting, and management of core cybersecurity tools including SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, DLP, CASB, email threat protection, and cloud security systems.
• Direct incident response activities, including forensic and malware analysis, containment, eradication, executive reporting, and development of detailed security intelligence and forensic reports.
• Manage enterprise vulnerability programs using tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or similar platforms, including vulnerability prioritization and remediation planning.
• Develop and enforce cloud security and Zero Trust controls across environments such as Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, and Google, while aligning security operations with NIST, CIS Controls, ISO, PCI, SOC, and related frameworks.
• Support AI governance and security by evaluating AI-related risks, enforcing responsible-use standards, identifying unmanaged or Shadow AI activity, and ensuring approved AI tools are used securely and in compliance with organizational requirements. Mentor junior analysts and serve as a senior cybersecurity advisor to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, along with 8+ years of professional cybersecurity or digital forensics engineering experience.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, SOAR, cloud security, email threat management, and vulnerability management tools.
• 5+ years of experience leading incident response, forensic investigations, malware analysis, and security engineering, with strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, Zero Trust, and enterprise security principles.
• Experience producing detailed cyber threat intelligence reports and presenting findings to technical and non‑technical audiences. Experience with AI governance, AI security controls, responsible-use policies, or Shadow AI identification is preferred.
• A master’s degree in a cybersecurity or information technology‑related field and advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CEH, CySA+, or CCSP are preferred.

• Rate: $94/hr
• Worksite
  
  Location:
  
  Austin, TX 78701
• Hybrid – onsite and telework
• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding state holidays
• Contract Length: 1+ year

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
• We pay weekly through direct deposit
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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