Senior IT Security Analyst

Locations: Houston (8718)
Business Units: Central
About the Job: Full Time

Job Function
The Senior IT Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding enterprise systems, networks, and data across both corporate and manufacturing environments. This role emphasizes hands-on expertise with enterprise security technologies and security monitoring platforms, while also supporting operations, compliance, and incident response. The Senior Analyst partners with IT, OT, and business teams to implement security controls, detect threats, and continuously strengthen the organization's security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform daily security operations, including monitoring of network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
• Administer and support enterprise network security tools (e.g., firewalls, VPN, identity and access management, endpoint protection).
• Develop and maintain security dashboards, alerts, and reports for threat detection and compliance.
• Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents; perform root cause analysis and remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Assist with audits, compliance, and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to integrate security into projects and system changes.
• Support security reviews of vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Contribute to security awareness training and initiatives across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IT security experience, with proven technical expertise in security operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise network and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency with security monitoring, logging, and reporting platforms.
• Strong knowledge of network, cloud, and endpoint security best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior analysts (preferred).
  Certifications (Preferred)
• Professional-level network/security certifications strongly preferred.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ are a plus.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Entry-level or associate-level security or network certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security).
• Strong technical troubleshooting and incident response skills.
• Ability to explain security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk assessment, and threat analysis.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and accountable work style.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.