Security Operations Engineer
teksystemsAustin, TX
$45.00 - $67.00/hr
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teksystemsAustin, TXtoday
$45.00 - $67.00/hr
Occupations
Information Security EngineersInformation Security AnalystsComputer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsDescription:
- Participate in incident response, escalation, and after-action review activities as needed.
- Support enterprise security monitoring for systems that process, store, or transmit sensitive information.
- Follow HHSC policies, procedures, standards, and applicable state and federal security requirements.
- Maintain accurate operational documentation, investigation notes, metrics, and leadership-ready summaries.
- May be required to provide support outside normal business hours during high-priority security incidents or planned maintenance activities.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, incident response, or a closely related information security role.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including incident management, analytics rules, workbooks, automation, data connectors, and Kusto Query Language.
- Experience using SIEM for log analysis, alert investigation, dashboarding, correlation searches, and security monitoring.
- Experience with NDR for network traffic analysis, packet/session investigation, threat detection, and incident support.
- Experience with EDR tools, including endpoint alert triage, device investigation, advanced hunting, and response actions.
- Working knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy logs, DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
- Ability to analyze complex security events, correlate data across multiple sources, make recommendations for risk reduction, and produce clear written documentation for leadership and technical teams.
- Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory considerations such as NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and state information security requirements. Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills. SkillsCyber security, Siem, microsoft sentinel, kusto query language
- Top Skills Details
- Cyber security, Siem, microsoft sentinel, kusto query language
- Experience Level
- Intermediate LevelJob Type & Location
- This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $67.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Austin, TX.Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Summary
Job number: JP-006331574 Profession: Security Analyst/Engineer
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$45.00 - $67.00/hr
Location
Austin, TX
Occupation
Information Security Engineers
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
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