Network Security Analyst
Job ID: 489921 Posted 23 hours ago
Austin, Texas
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Security
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IDR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Security Analyst to join one of our top clients in the public sector industry. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within a team-oriented culture, please apply today!Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Network Security Analyst:
- Proactively conduct threat hunting activities to identify malicious activity, advanced persistent threats, and indicators of compromise not detected by automated tools
- Develop and execute hypothesis-driven hunts based on threat intelligence, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and organizational risk profiles
- Analyze endpoint, network, identity, and cloud telemetry to detect anomalous or suspicious behavior
- Investigate and validate potential security incidents, determine root cause, and assess scope and impact
- Collaborate with incident response, SOC, and detection engineering teams to support containment, eradication, and recovery activities
- Translate threat hunting findings into actionable detection logic, alerts, and analytics to improve security monitoring
- Document hunting methodologies, findings, and recommendations in formal reports and knowledge repositories
- Contribute to the development and tuning of security use cases, queries, and detection rules across SIEM, EDR, NDR, and cloud security platforms
- Leverage threat intelligence sources to track emerging threats, attacker tools, and campaigns relevant to the organization
- Support purple team activities, tabletop exercises, and continuous adversary simulation efforts
- Maintain awareness of evolving attacker techniques and emerging cybersecurity threats
- 8+ years’ experience in threat Hunting & Incident Response – Deep understanding of attacker TTPs; hands-on threat hunting using SIEM, EDR/XDR, cloud, identity, and network telemetry; forensic investigation and malware analysis fundamentals.
- 8+ years’ experience in Cloud & Platform Security Architecture – Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and cloud operating systems; cloud security risks (breaches, IAM abuse, APTs, DoS, data loss); experience defining and enforcing security policies across hybrid environments.
- 8+ years’ experience in Security Analysis, Automation & Communication – Proficient in query languages and scripting for investigations; risk and threat analysis aligned with NIST standards; clear documentation and communication of technical findings to diverse stakeholders.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization
- Close-knit and team-oriented culture
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row
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IDR is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable Fair Chance laws. To comply with civil rights laws, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, gender, and veteran status. This information is confidential, optional, and will not affect your application. You may access this form here. Pursuant to pay transparency laws, salary ranges and benefits will be disclosed where required by law. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@idr-inc.com
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Why Us?
IDR has been in business for over 25 years and offers access to hundreds of companies across the country to work for. For many of the contractors that work for us, there are some unique benefits to being a part of the IDR team. One specific benefit is that we believe our contractors are part of something bigger than yourself. We are an employee-owned company and in an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), as the share price of our company grows, so does your equity in our company. Our contractors, as well as our internal employees, can participate in this plan after one year of service. In addition to joining our ESOP program, you will also receive weekly pay, 401k access, and access to three different benefit plans that cover 50% of the individual premiums along with access to unlimited behavioral health sessions with a licensed counselor.
About Us
IDR, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned staffing firm with headquarters in Alpharetta, GA and offices in the Nashville, Dallas, and Denver markets. Founded in 1998, IDR has grown to serve businesses and professionals across industries including IT, healthcare, accounting and finance, government services, and professional services. Recognized for our expertise and the high-touch approach of our Engagement Management Program, IDR continues to build rewarding partnerships with companies and consultants. Our best-in-class service has earned IDR ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent awards for ten consecutive years, in addition to awards from Staffing Industry Analysts and Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. With our commitment to empowering talent and developing leaders, we’re passionate about what we do and how we do it, and we look forward to working with you.