Cyber security analyst Jobs in Irving, TX

Description

REMOTE / ON-SITE AS REQUIRED!! (CHICAGO)

PCG Consulting Group is a leading consulting firm based in Chicago, IL. Our company specializes in providing innovative solutions to clients across various industries, with a focus on driving business growth and enhancing customer experiences.

As we continue to scale our business, we are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our team. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for securing IT and operational systems, implementing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, and responding to cyber threats in enterprise and infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity risk management, compliance frameworks, and cloud security, with a strong ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures to protect critical infrastructure and enterprise systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat intelligence analysis to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Implement and manage SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm), IDS / IPS (Snort, Suricata), and endpoint protection (CrowdStrike, Symantec, McAfee) solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.
• Perform incident response and forensic investigations to mitigate security threats.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and project management teams to integrate security best practices into system architectures and enterprise security strategies.
• Establish and manage Zero Trust frameworks, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and secure access control systems.
• Monitor and secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and apply cloud security best practices.
• Conduct third-party security assessments and audits for vendors and contractors to ensure security compliance.
• Automate security workflows using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to enhance security operations.
• Develop cybersecurity awareness training programs for employees and project stakeholders.
• Provide regular security reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving cybersecurity trends, and implement proactive security measures accordingly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Minimum 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on enterprise security, risk management, and infrastructure security.

Network security (Firewalls, VPN, DNS, DHCP, SSL / TLS, proxy servers).

Preferred Experience :

Why Join Us?

Application Process :

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and cybersecurity expertise. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, gender, disability, or veteran status.