Lead Risk Analyst - Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Full Time

Mid Level

Lead Risk Analyst
(This is an in-person position in Houston, TX)

Protect. Lead. Make an Impact.
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to lead incident response efforts that truly matter? As a Lead Risk Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting client environments, leading security operations, and guiding a high-performing security team through complex incidents. This role is ideal for a hands-on security professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys mentoring others while driving meaningful security improvements.

Job Description
Lead and coordinate all phases of the incident response lifecycle, including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Conduct digital forensics, root cause analysis, and respond to security events originating from MDR/EDR tools, phishing reports, and firewall-related requests. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve incident response playbooks, procedures, and after-hours response plans to ensure effective handling of critical incidents.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Security Team by managing workflows, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. Provide training on incident response best practices, new technologies, and security tools, while delivering timely feedback and performance insights to department leadership.
Ensure the proper operation of security monitoring tools and processes, adjusting configurations as needed. Maintain accurate documentation related to firewall configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting. Conduct compliance audits related to backups, vulnerability management, and security awareness training.
Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners, including vendors and law enforcement, during major incidents. Review client security postures, recommend improvements, and implement Zero Trust security measures for new client onboarding to strengthen overall security resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Three years of experience in a SOC (Security Operations Center) or incident response role.

Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Certifications such as GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Incident Responder (CIR), or similar are highly preferred.
Proven experience in leading Security Teams with a strong understanding of cybersecurity applications, public cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, firewalls, SIEM systems, vulnerability management, and EDR tools.

All positions require the successful completion of a criminal background check, and further background checks if the position involves access to sensitive information or secure facilities.

All positions require the successful completion of a criminal background check, and further background checks if the position involves access to sensitive information or secure facilities.

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, and Open Arrest for any Criminal Offense, and Family Violence Convictions.

Get to the EDGE—where Everyone Deserves Great Experiences!
IronEdge is the premier IT solutions provider for small-to-medium sized businesses. We love what we do, and our team loves working together to eliminate the frustration companies face with technology. As a service-centric company with a culture that always puts people first, IronEdge is dedicated to providing a fun, fulfilling and inclusive environment where teammates can excel in their specialized roles. Our company’s core values are built upon the strong foundation of teamwork, continuous learning, integrity, courage and ownership, guiding everything we do at IronEdge. With a great team comes great achievements and we’re proud to share that IronEdge has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company. Our award-winning team is honored to be recognized among the tech industry’s leading MSPs and named to esteemed lists such as the CRN MSP 500 and Channel Futures MSP 501 year after year.

Benefits

IEG pays a portion of employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Flexible Time Off plus Holidays
Matching 401k
At IEG, everyone deserves great experiences!

Salary Range
$88,000 to $95,000 (Exempt)

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