Current Openings at K.L. McKinney

Security Analyst

Location: US-TX-Houston

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 / year

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Job Type: Full Time

Jobcode: EC007I

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Our client, a growing digital forensics examination and cyber security firm seeks a Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats within their client's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and security compliance to enhance our cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Monitoring & Incident Response

Continuously monitor security logs, SIEM alerts, and network traffic for threats.
Analyze security events and escalate incidents based on severity and impact.
Investigate potential breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
Assist in incident response, containment, and remediation activities.

Vulnerability Management & Risk Assessment

Conduct vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and penetration tests.
Work with IT teams to remediate security gaps and harden systems.
Research emerging threats and attack techniques to proactively improve defenses.

Security Policies & Compliance

Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.).
Support audits and document security controls and procedures.
Develop security awareness training for employees to prevent phishing and social engineering attacks.

Security Tool Optimization & Documentation

Maintain and configure SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, and security tools.
Document security incidents, analysis findings, and remediation steps.
Recommend improvements for security infrastructure and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
Experience: 2+ years in security operations, network security, or incident response.
Certifications (Preferred): Security+, CEH, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent.
Technical Proficiency:
Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.).
Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and forensic tools.
Familiarity with log analysis, malware detection, and threat intelligence.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to investigate security events.
Communication Skills: Ability to report security risks and findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Availability to travel internationally up to 80%

Work Environment & Schedule

Full-time role with on-site or hybrid work options.
May require on-call support for critical security incidents.

-Collaboration with IT, compliance, and SOC teams.-

Khrys McKinney

K.L. McKinney

14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300

Sugar Land, TX 77478

Phone: 7132595872

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Security Analyst