Information Security Analyst

Location: Chandler, AZ

Salary: $53.00 USD Hourly – $57.00 USD Hourly

Contract Length: 18 months

Work Location (Hybrid): Chandler, AZ (primary); open to Texas or Charlotte, NC

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 10-hour shifts (MST)

Training

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (approx. first 2-3 months)

We are seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to support enterprise-wide security monitoring, investigation, and incident response activities. Although senior in experience, this role operates in an analyst capacity, focusing on alert triage, investigation, and escalation. The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced security operations environment.

This contingent assignment involves participating in low-to-moderately complex security initiatives while helping identify opportunities to improve security processes, detection effectiveness, and response workflows.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor, triage, investigate, and escalate security alerts using SIEM, EDR, and related tooling
• Conduct investigations into phishing attacks, endpoint threats, and suspicious activity
• Analyze low-to-moderate risk security incidents and recommend remediation actions
• Participate in company wide efforts to identify and mitigate information security risks
• Maintain awareness of internal security policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Review and support the development, testing, and implementation of security controls and procedures
• Assist in the continuous improvement of security monitoring and incident response processes
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and informal leadership support to peers when needed
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding security findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with peers, managers, and internal customers to resolve issues and achieve shared goals
• Exercise independent judgment while working within defined policies, procedures, and compliance standards

• 2 years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 2 years of experience with a SIEM platform (e.g., Splunk)
• 2 years of hands-on alert triage and security incident analysis experience
• 2 years of experience with an Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solution (e.g., Crowd Strike)
• 2 years of experience investigating phishing attacks
• 1 year of mentorship, lead, or informal leadership experience
• Experience with incident triage, escalation, and incident management workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., XSOAR)
• Cloud security experience
• Exposure to detection engineering or use-case development

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Hybrid work is expected, with onsite presence as required
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• The standard shift for this role is Tuesday-Friday, 10-hour days
  , aligned to Arizona (MST) hours

• Information Security Analysis
• Incident Response & Incident Management
• SIEM (Splunk)
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Security Alert Triage & Escalation
• Professional written and verbal communication