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Binary Defense

Tier 2 SOC Analyst - REMOTE

Houston, TX · On-site +1

Provide vulnerability prioritization and analysis, ticketing, reporting, trending, metrics ... Our team of SOC analysts, threat hunters, detection engineers, and threat researchers work around ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote vulnerability research in Houston, TX is $101,239.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,300.00 and $99,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Vulnerability Research vs Penetration Tester?

AspectRemote Vulnerability ResearchPenetration Tester
CredentialsCertifications like OSCP, CEH often preferredSimilar certifications, often including OSCP, CEH, or GPEN
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, focused on analyzing vulnerabilities in systemsRemote or on-site, performing simulated attacks to test security
Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity research, bug bounty programs, security assessmentsCommonly hired by organizations for security testing and audits

Remote Vulnerability Researchers analyze and identify security flaws remotely, focusing on discovering vulnerabilities. Penetration Testers simulate attacks to evaluate security defenses. While both roles require similar skills and certifications, vulnerability research emphasizes analysis, whereas penetration testing involves active exploitation. Both are vital in cybersecurity but serve different purposes in security assessments.

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Infographic showing various Remote Vulnerability Research job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,239 per year, or $48.7 per hour.

Tier 2 SOC Analyst - REMOTE

Binary Defense

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Binary Defense is seeking a client-facing Tier 2 SOC Analyst with Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) experience to serve as a hands-on contributor within a client's Security Operations team.
This is a technical position responsible for transforming the client's detection strategy, organizing detections, tuning rules, and creating and maintaining cross functional feedback loops. Additionally, leading analysis, design, and hands-on analysis and remediation for Attack Surface Reduction functions such as vulnerability management and penetration test remediation.
You'll play a key role in growing capabilities with leading tools in the client's environment such as Splunk, Proofpoint, SentinelOne, and more. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional communication, and the ability to deliver operational results.
Responsibilities
  • Create internal alert strategy and process documentation for how client identifies alerting opportunities, prioritizes based on threat level, with a focus and priority on gaps
  • Review alerts that are too noisy to tune and drive down alert fatigue
  • Assess alerts that haven't triggered to determine whether logic needs to
  • Be the main point of contact to the MDR Provider's Detection team
  • Work with the client's Incident Responders on alert feedback loops; analyze true and false positive alerts
  • Create regular reporting cadence for of all detections created, rules tuned
  • Contribute to client's homegrown "Signal to Noise ratio" detection metric
  • Coordinate with MDR Threat Hunting team to request and implement Sentinel One STAR rules
  • Map detections to standard frameworks such as the Cyber Kill Chain
  • Work with MDR provider on an ongoing tuning of the on-call criteria
  • Perform attack surface reduction including full-scope change management, cross functional coordination, enterprise communication planning/execution, execution of changes in support of security remediation
  • Provide vulnerability prioritization and analysis, ticketing, reporting, trending, metrics, assistance to patch teams on troubleshooting root cause of patching challenges
  • Analyze stale identities and accounts, admin privileges, and recommend and implement improvements

Requirements
  • 5+ Years Security Operations or Equivalent Experience
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) experience.
  • Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
  • Experience mapping detections to common frameworks and risk reduction models
  • Familiarity with the latest trends in attacker TTPs

About Binary Defense
Binary Defense is a leading Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, trusted by hundreds of organizations to protect what matters most. Our team of SOC analysts, threat hunters, detection engineers, and threat researchers work around the clock to deliver proactive, risk-focused security outcomes. We bring the attacker's mindset to defense, helping clients detect threats earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve their security posture.
For more information, visit our website , check out our blog , or follow us on LinkedIn .
Binary Defense offers competitive medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents, a 401k match which vests every payroll, a flexible and remote friendly work environment, as well as training opportunities to expand your skill set (to name a few!). If you're interested in joining a growing team with great perks, we encourage you to apply!

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