Title: Cybersecurity Contractor – SIEM, SOC, and Incident Response Support
Location: Houston: Hybrid, 4 on-site/1 WFH
Duration: 6 month contract  
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

 Project Overview
The selected contractor will support key cybersecurity initiatives including SIEM operations, automation, incident response processes, and integration of security tools. This role is critical to advancing our security operations and maturity.
 
Highlighted Requirements

• 2+ years of SIEM experience , preferably with Azure Sentinel and Kusto Query Language (KQL)
• Multi-year, direct experience in Incident Response, ideally in an Incident Response Team or MSSP setting for medium to large organizations
• Practical experience with tools within the Microsoft security stack

 Key Skills

• Cyber Incident Response
• KQL – Deep understanding and hands-on experience
• SOC Analyst / Operations – Level 1, 2, and 3 (Triage, Escalation)
• SIEM Administration – Managing, maintaining, creating custom detections/logging
• SentinelOne – In-depth knowledge for incident handling, hunting, queries, and detections
• Linux Administration – Comfortable with navigation, configuration, and server management
• Microsoft Cloud Security Tools – Understanding of architecture and platform use

 Additional Skills

• Data analysis and reporting

 Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field

 Certifications

• Required/Preferred:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Other relevant industry certifications

 Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field

 
Role and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity strategies, objectives, and project plans
• Assist with design and implementation of improved cybersecurity processes and services
• Fulfill customer requests and support daily security operations, including incident monitoring, analysis, and response
• Analyze cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
• Create documentation including procedures, job aids, reports, metrics, and presentations
• Participate in Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations and activities

 Scheduled Milestones & Deliverables

• Enhance maturity of SIEM, SOC, and Incident Response processes
• Integrate automation best practices
• Improve Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)

 Performance Metrics

• Completion of projects related to SIEM and other security platforms (e.g., incidents, alerts, tickets)
• Availability and uptime of systems
• SOC effectiveness
• Compliance with defined processes and procedures

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

 
About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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