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Xaxis Solutions

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – SOC / Splunk

Contract · In Office · Texas (USA)

Posted Aug 24, 2026

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  • Cybersecurity Analyst with 5+ years of experience, including at least 3+ years in a SOC environment
  • Strong experience in incident response, alert triage, threat detection, and alert tuning
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and Splunk Core
  • Expertise in writing complex SPL queries is required
  • Familiarity with email and endpoint security platforms such as Proofpoint TAP/TRAP and CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Comfortable working in shift-based environments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Passionate about continuous learning and career growth in cybersecurity
  • Nice to Have
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms such as Wiz, Zscaler, and Proofpoint Email Gateway
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, OSCP, or CySA+
  • Scripting experience in Python or PowerShell for automation and data enrichment
  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and LLMs to solve cybersecurity challenges
  • What You Will Do
  • Perform advanced SOC analysis, including alert triage, incident investigation, incident reporting, and threat hunting
  • Develop and maintain security detection content within Splunk Enterprise Security
  • Write and optimize SPL queries for threat detection and investigation
  • Work with ticketing and security orchestration platforms to investigate and remediate alerts
  • Continuously tune and improve detection rules to reduce false positives and enhance threat visibility
  • Manage and monitor security logs across relevant platforms
  • Automate repetitive SOC tasks and enrichment processes using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools
  • Collaborate with security and cross-functional teams to improve overall detection and response capabilities

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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – SOC / Splunk

Xaxis Solutions

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