Senior Security Analyst

PulteGroup Houston Division

. Monitor organizational networks for security events .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management, and incident response procedures while providing leadership and guidance to security teams. Proficient in analyzing security events and developing automated tools for monitoring and assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity FrameworksVulnerability ManagementSecurity Information And Event Management (SIEM)Penetration Testing And RemediationSecurity+ Certification

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Hard Skills

Incident Response ProceduresVulnerability ScansThreat MitigationData AnalysisScripting And AutomationFirewall AdministrationEndpoint ProtectionEmail SecurityAttack TechniquesProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringEducation

Tools & Technologies

SIEM SystemsFirewallsEmail Security GatewaysEDR PlatformsMonitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+Relevant Certifications

Industry Keywords

NIST CSFCybersecurity TrendsIncident DocumentationRisk Mitigation StrategiesOperational Effectiveness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor organizational networks for security events
Lead investigations and responses to security incidents
Partner with engineering resources to identify, contain, and mitigate threats
Document incidents and outcomes for executive audiences
Design, conduct, and oversee vulnerability scans and penetration tests
Document findings and recommend risk mitigation strategies
Analyze data from SIEM systems, firewalls, email security gateways, and EDR platforms
Develop scripts, tools, and procedures to automate scans, assessments, monitoring, and discovery activities
Evaluate and recommend process and tool optimizations
Design, maintain, test, and improve incident response procedures
Monitor industry changes, threat intelligence, news, and cybersecurity trends
Develop new processes and response techniques
Educate department members on current trends
Prepare targeted security metrics and reports for operational effectiveness and executive insights
Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced Security Analysts
Lead Information Security team process improvement efforts
Participate in assigned Information Security team on-call coverage
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
University degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 4–6 years of prior relevant experience
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, preferably NIST CSF
Vulnerability management
Firewall concepts and administration
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Enterprise-class networking and infrastructure knowledge
Attack techniques and response actions
Email security
Penetration testing and remediation
Endpoint protection
Security+ or other relevant certifications preferred
May require travel
Ability to participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 company
Inclusion and diversity support
Personal and professional development support
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities