Tier 1 Cyber Security Analyst

Join a high-impact security operations environment supporting a large, publicly traded organization where continuous monitoring and rapid response play a critical role in protecting enterprise systems. This long-term contract opportunity offers stability, overtime eligibility, and hands-on exposure to a 24/7 Security Operations Center located fully on-site in downtown Houston. Ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen cyber defense experience while working with enterprise-grade security tools in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Tier 1 Cyber Security Analyst for a large public company operating within a global enterprise technology environment. This position sits within a 24/7 Security Operations Center responsible for monitoring, detecting, and escalating potential security threats across complex infrastructure. The role is fully on-site in downtown Houston and offers a long-term 12 month contract with competitive pay of $22–$24/hr, plus overtime eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM and SOAR platforms for security alerts and potential threats.
• Perform initial triage of security events and determine escalation paths.
• Investigate suspicious activity, including malware, phishing attempts, and anomalous network behavior.
• Analyze logs from endpoints, servers, and network devices to support incident identification.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents in accordance with established response procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security events, actions taken, and case updates in ticketing systems.
• Support continuous improvement of alert quality through identification of false positives.
• Collaborate with senior analysts during active incident response investigations.
• Operate effectively within a rotating shift schedule in a 24/7 operational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or equivalent security monitoring tools.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and firewall concepts.
• Knowledge of core cybersecurity principles, including threat detection and incident response.
• Experience working with ticketing systems for incident tracking and documentation.
• Security or Network certification preferred or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to work fully on-site in downtown Houston.
• Willingness to support shift-based scheduling in a 24/7 Security Operations Center environment.