Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Position: Cyber Security Consultant
Location - Dr. Mckanney, TX 75070
Contract

Cyber Security - MSS - Network Security, SOC Engineering, Azure Sentinel

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer with strong expertise in Managed Security Services (MSS), Network Security, SOC Engineering, and Azure Sentinel. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents while ensuring the overall security posture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support Managed Security Services (MSS) operations, including incident response and threat management.
• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM tools, primarily Azure Sentinel.
• Perform SOC Level 2/3 analysis, root-cause investigation, and incident escalation.
• Configure, tune, and optimize Azure Sentinel analytics rules, playbooks, and connectors.
• Implement and manage Network Security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, and endpoint security tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security dashboards, reports, and threat intelligence insights.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the security architecture.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic security assessments, gap analysis, and risk mitigation activities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3–8 years of experience in Cyber Security, SOC operations, or Network Security.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Sentinel (SIEM).
• Solid understanding of SOC processes, threat detection, and incident lifecycle.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, network protocols, and secure network architecture.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and threat intelligence.
• Ability to create KQL queries and automation workflows in Sentinel.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices (Azure preferred).
• Strong analytical, communication, and troubleshooting skills.

Required Skills