Job Description
(Only independent visa can apply for this position) Position: Sr Security Analyst Location: Arlington, TX (Onsite) Duration: Contract (2-3 months Contract) Job Description: Top Must Have: Driver, go-getter Demonstrated enterprise experience with: o Ping Identity o Microsoft Active Directory o Quest Active Roles o Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) o Enterprise Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions Strong experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and controls Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Security Operations & Monitoring o Monitor security alerts, logs, and telemetry for indicators of compromise, malicious behavior, anomalous activity, or policy violations. o Lead investigation and response to security incidents involving endpoints, servers, network infrastructure, identity platforms, and cloud services. o Perform incident triage, containment, remediation coordination, and post- incident analysis. o Manage, tune, and improve security monitoring tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, NetFlow analyzers, and log aggregation platforms. o Analyze phishing attempts and suspicious email activity, including header analysis and email flow troubleshooting. o Maintain and review web and content filtering platforms, assessing risk related to URLs, domains, and external services. Network & Infrastructure Security o Partner with Networking and IT Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve security-related connectivity, routing, or authentication issues. o Maintain and improve secure configurations for firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and cloud connectivity. o Support DDoS detection, mitigation coordination, and response activities. o Maintain DNS security hygiene, including name resolution integrity and protection against DNS-based attacks. o Support secure traffic distribution using load balancing or DNS traffic management technologies (e.g., F5 or similar platforms). Identity & Access Security o Support Active Directory, Azure AD, ADFS, and related identity platforms from a security perspective. o Investigate authentication anomalies, account misuse, and privileged access issues. o Help enforce identity security best practices, including least privilege, access reviews, and monitoring. Vulnerability & Patch Management o Analyze security advisories, CVEs, and vendor bulletins affecting infrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise applications. o Validate and track patch deployment across servers, endpoints, network devices, and security appliances. o Coordinate with infrastructure, endpoint, and SCCM teams to align patching with risk and business priorities. Incident Response & Forensics o Perform security investigations using log analysis, endpoint data, and network evidence. o Conduct packet captures, log correlation, and threat hunting activities. o Identify root causes of security incidents and recommend long-term mitigation strategies. o Document findings, lessons learned, and corrective actions. Project & Operational Support o Contribute to security-related projects, including tool deployments, upgrades, and architectural improvements. o Provide security guidance on infrastructure changes, firewall rules, segmentation, and system designs. o Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure deployment of new applications and services. o Assist with the development and improvement of security standards, procedures, and documentation. Qualifications Education and/or Experience Minimum five years' experience in an IT related field Advanced knowledge of IT Security Operations and Forensic Operations Advanced knowledge of IT Networking and Network Security Operations Advanced knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Applications Advanced knowledge of Cyber Attackers and Threat Actor tactics Advanced experience of project management and delegation Advanced business communication and collaboration skills Advanced Documentation skills Ability to work with teammates on projects Ability to work alone and accomplish tasks independently Ability to interpret research into solutions to actual problems Customer Service skills Advanced Documentation skills Experienced mentoring and training skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision The noise level is generally moderate Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security discipline preferred Provide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities Best Regards, T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. Recruiter Agile Global Solutions, Inc ."Empowering Enterprises" 193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630 Direct -