Email Hygiene Analyst – Cybersecurity

SRS Distribution Inc.

. Monitor email security platforms, alerts, quarantines, abuse mailboxes, and user-reported phishing submissions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeMcKinney • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in email security monitoring and investigation, with a strong focus on analyzing phishing threats, managing email authentication protocols, and utilizing tools like Proofpoint and Abnormal Security. Capable of documenting findings and improving security posture through automation and user education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Email Security MonitoringPhishing InvestigationProofpoint AdministrationEmail Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Phishing AnalysisMalware InvestigationEmail Header AnalysisThreat RemediationSecurity Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSound JudgmentClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

ProofpointAbnormal SecurityMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Email SecurityBusiness Email CompromiseIncident ResponseSecurity Operations CenterUser Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor email security platforms, alerts, quarantines, abuse mailboxes, and user-reported phishing submissions
Investigate phishing, business email compromise, malware, spam, impersonation, and account takeover activity
Analyze email headers, sender reputation, authentication results, URLs, attachments, domains, and message content
Search for and remediate malicious messages across affected user mailboxes
Block malicious senders, domains, URLs, attachments, and other indicators of compromise
Administer and tune Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and related email protection policies
Review quarantined messages and determine whether to release, block, or escalate them
Investigate user-reported phishing messages and provide disposition and feedback
Support phishing simulations, security awareness initiatives, and targeted user education
Monitor SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and other email authentication controls
Assist with investigations involving compromised accounts, suspicious forwarding rules, unusual mailbox activity, and unauthorized email access
Coordinate investigations with the Security Operations Center, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Microsoft 365, Legal, Human Resources, and other business teams
Document investigation findings, remediation actions, recurring attack patterns, and lessons learned
Create and maintain standard operating procedures, response playbooks, block lists, allow lists, and email security documentation
Track email security metrics and emerging attack trends
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive investigation, containment, and reporting activities
Support email security projects, platform upgrades, policy changes, mergers and acquisitions, and onboarding of new domains or business units
Stay informed of emerging email attack techniques and recommend improvements to strengthen the organization’s email security posture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail
Sound judgment
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to technical teams and business users
Experience or knowledge of Proofpoint and Abnormal Security email security technologies
No travel required
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law, is required for employment offers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
Discretionary bonuses
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Optional long-term disability
Additional life insurance