Senior Security Analyst

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

8–12 years of experience in Cyber Security, with significant exposure to SOC operations at L3 / Senior Analyst level

Strong hands on experience in 24x7 SOC environments, supporting shift based operations

Advanced expertise in security incident investigation and response, including:

• High and critical severity incidents

• Cross domain investigations (endpoint, network, cloud, application)

Strong hands on experience with SIEM platforms, preferably:

• Splunk Enterprise Security, including alert analysis, correlation, and incident workflows

Hands on experience with EDR platforms, preferably:

• CrowdStrike Falcon, including advanced investigation and response actions

Strong knowledge of security log analysis and event correlation across:

• Endpoints

• Servers

• Network devices

• Security tools

Solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures

Experience supporting Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) activities

Exposure to cloud security investigations (AWS / Azure / GCP logs and alerts)

Strong understanding of incident handling, escalation procedures, and evidence handling best practices

Technical Competencies

• Ability to independently handle L3 level escalations in a 24x7 SOC environment

• Strong capability to:

• Validate escalations from SOC L1 and L2 teams

• Perform root cause analysis and impact assessment

• Support containment and remediation actions

• Expertise in SIEM and EDR driven investigations

• Ability to identify true positives vs false positives and reduce noise

• Experience supporting threat hunting and proactive detection activities

• Strong understanding of endpoint, network, cloud, and application security threats

• Behavioral Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability expected from a Senior SOC / L3 role

• Ability to work effectively in shift based, high pressure 24x7 SOC operations

• Excellent communication skills to:

• Guide SOC L1 / L2 analysts during incidents

• Provide clear updates to customers and management stakeholders

• Strong documentation and incident reporting discipline

• Ability to mentor and technically guide junior SOC analysts

Salary Range: $110,000- $130,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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Role: Functional Analyst

Desired skills: SOC-Security Operational Center

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Experience: 8 - 16 Years

• Job function: TECHNOLOGY

• Location: Houston, TX

Salary range: $110,000–$130,000

Apply by: 2026-09-16 00:00:00