New

Threat Analyst

TEKsystems
$90.00 - $100.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
Feb 14, 2026
Description Ideal Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. YearsRequired/PreferredExperience 8RequiredStrong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures. 8RequiredExperience analyzing logs and telemetry from SIEM, EDR/XDR, network security, identity platforms, and cloud environments. 8RequiredProficiency in query languages and scripting used for threat hunting. 8RequiredSolid knowledge of Windows, Linux, and cloud operating systems, including common attack vectors and persistence mechanisms. 8RequiredProven expertise in security considerations of cloud computing: They include data breaches, broken authentication, hacking, account hijacking, malicious insiders, third parties, APTs, data loss and DoS attacks. 8RequiredKnowledge and understanding of threat analysis and assessment of potential and current information security risk/threats and designing solutions to mitigate those threats. 8RequiredKnowledge and experience working with relevant National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. 8RequiredFamiliarity with threat intelligence sources, malware analysis concepts, and digital forensics fundamentals. 8RequiredExperience documenting investigations, creating hunt reports, and communicating technical findings to diverse audiences. 8RequiredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. 8RequiredAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional cybersecurity teams. 8RequiredAbility to resolve complex security issues in diverse and decentralized environments; to learn, communicate, and teach new information and security technologies; and to communicate effectively. 8RequiredConduct forensic investigations on cyberattacks to determine how they occurred and how they can be prevented in the future. 8RequiredExperience creating/reviewing/updating security policies and standards for the public/private/hybrid cloud contexts. 3PreferredGSEC, CEH, CISA, CCSP 3PreferredCertification as an AWS Solutions Architect, Cloud Security Certification, and/or OpenStack Administrator Certification a plus. (Other cloud-related certification also a plus.) 3PreferredExperience with Endpoint Detection and Response (i.e. EndGame, Crowdstrike, CyberReason). Detect and respond to alerts from end point detection response tools. 3PreferredExperience with Email Threat Management (i.e. Proofpoint, MimeCast, Microsoft). 3PreferredExperience with SIEM engineering design/management/analysts (i.e. Splunk, Rapid7, SumoLogic). 3PreferredExperience with Data Loss Protection/Cloud Access Security Brokers (i.e. Symantec, Microsoft, Bitglass, Netskope). 3PreferredExperience with Cloud Enterprise Network Security (i.e. Cisco Umbrella, Palo Alto, ZScaler). Skills Security, threat hunting, aws, cisco devices, splunk, Splunk enterprise, Cloud, Information security Key Responsibilities 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 Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We'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 We're 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. We're 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. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're 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.