Cybersecurity Analyst – Houston – 3 to 8 Years Experience
Job Description
Ampstek is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to strengthen cyber risk reviews, secure-by-design processes, and compliance efforts. This role requires technical expertise in security assessments, risk management, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct cyber risk reviews and ensure security-by-design compliance.
- Perform technical assessments of solution designs, cybersecurity risks, and controls.
- Support regional risk management and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Oversee third-party cybersecurity risk management and vendor evaluations.
- Contribute to insider risk management and cybersecurity awareness programs.
- Assist in eDiscovery efforts and cyber defense communications.
- Ensure compliance with C2M2, NIST, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Job Requirements
• 3+ years of cybersecurity and/or IT experience (IT operations experience preferred).
• Knowledge of IAM, AAA, PKI, Encryption, MFA, SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, VPNs, DLP, OSI Model, API integrations, and AI (LLM).
• Experience with NIST CIS, ISO 27001, and cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills to translate risk into business impact.
• Ability to research and learn emerging cybersecurity threats.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GCDA, GPEN, OSCP, ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, AWS Security, MS Security Operations Analyst, or MS Azure Security Engineer.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale security solutions.
• Apply Now! Interested candidates can send their CV.
• ⚠️ Only H1B, L2S, E3, H4EAD candidates willing to share their PP number and company federal ID. No transfers.
About the Company
Ampstek is a leading IT solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise risk management. We help businesses secure their digital landscape and mitigate cyber threats.
