Contract to Hire - Sr Security Analyst

(Only independent visa can apply for this position)Position: Sr Security AnalystLocation: Arlington, TX (Onsite)Duration: Contract (2-3 months Contract)Job Description:Top Must Have:Driver, go-getterDemonstrated enterprise experience with:o Ping Identityo Microsoft Active Directoryo Quest Active Roleso Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)o Enterprise Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutionsStrong experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and controlsEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may beassigned.Security Operations & Monitoringo Monitor security alerts, logs, and telemetry for indicators of compromise,malicious behavior, anomalous activity, or policy violations.o Lead investigation and response to security incidents involving endpoints,servers, network infrastructure, identity platforms, and cloud services.o Perform incident triage, containment, remediation coordination, and post-incident analysis.o Manage, tune, and improve security monitoring tools, including SIEM,IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, NetFlow analyzers, and log aggregation platforms.o Analyze phishing attempts and suspicious email activity, including headeranalysis and email flow troubleshooting.o Maintain and review web and content filtering platforms, assessing riskrelated to URLs, domains, and external services. Network & Infrastructure Securityo Partner with Networking and IT Operations teams to troubleshoot andresolve security-related connectivity, routing, or authentication issues.o Maintain and improve secure configurations for firewalls, VPNs, loadbalancers, and cloud connectivity.o Support DDoS detection, mitigation coordination, and response activities.o Maintain DNS security hygiene, including name resolution integrity andprotection against DNS-based attacks.o Support secure traffic distribution using load balancing or DNS trafficmanagement technologies (e.g., F5 or similar platforms). Identity & Access Securityo Support Active Directory, Azure AD, ADFS, and related identity platformsfrom a security perspective.o Investigate authentication anomalies, account misuse, and privilegedaccess issues.o Help enforce identity security best practices, including least privilege,access reviews, and monitoring. Vulnerability & Patch Managemento Analyze security advisories, CVEs, and vendor bulletins affectinginfrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise applications.o Validate and track patch deployment across servers, endpoints, networkdevices, and security appliances.o Coordinate with infrastructure, endpoint, and SCCM teams to alignpatching with risk and business priorities. Incident Response & Forensicso Perform security investigations using log analysis, endpoint data, andnetwork evidence.o Conduct packet captures, log correlation, and threat hunting activities.o Identify root causes of security incidents and recommend long-termmitigation strategies.o Document findings, lessons learned, and corrective actions. Project & Operational Supporto Contribute to security-related projects, including tool deployments,upgrades, and architectural improvements.o Provide security guidance on infrastructure changes, firewall rules,segmentation, and system designs.o Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure deployment of newapplications and services.o Assist with the development and improvement of security standards,procedures, and documentation.QualificationsEducation and/or ExperienceMinimum five years' experience in an IT related fieldAdvanced knowledge of IT Security Operations and Forensic OperationsAdvanced knowledge of IT Networking and Network Security OperationsAdvanced knowledge of IT Infrastructure and ApplicationsAdvanced knowledge of Cyber Attackers and Threat Actor tacticsAdvanced experience of project management and delegationAdvanced business communication and collaboration skills Advanced Documentation skillsAbility to work with teammates on projectsAbility to work alone and accomplish tasks independentlyAbility to interpret research into solutions to actual problemsCustomer Service skillsAdvanced Documentation skillsExperienced mentoring and training skillsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnishedin written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle orfeel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities requiredby this job include close vision and peripheral visionThe noise level is generally moderatePreferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Cyber Security discipline preferredProvide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilitiesBest Regards,T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. RecruiterAgile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises"193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630Direct - 916-413-7282Sekhar@agileglobalsolutions.com www.agileglobal.comPDN-a1c5b24a-32da-4965-99d0-2ca8e1b64e21