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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for security operation center in Texas is $18.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Security Operation Center (SOC)?

A Security Operation Center (SOC) is a centralized unit that monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity incidents within an organization. The SOC team is responsible for ensuring the security of information systems by continuously analyzing activity on networks, servers, endpoints, and databases. They use advanced tools and processes to identify threats, mitigate risks, and coordinate responses to security breaches. The goal of a SOC is to protect organizational assets and data from cyberattacks and ensure compliance with security policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst?

To thrive as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you need strong analytical thinking, understanding of cybersecurity principles, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with SIEM tools (like Splunk or QRadar), intrusion detection systems, and relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help analysts respond quickly and collaborate with teams during security incidents. These competencies are critical for identifying, investigating, and mitigating cyber threats in real time to protect organizational assets.

What are some common challenges faced by Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts, and how can they be addressed?

SOC analysts frequently encounter challenges such as managing high alert volumes, distinguishing real threats from false positives, and staying updated with rapidly evolving cyber threats. To address these, many SOCs implement advanced automation tools to filter low-priority alerts, provide ongoing training to analysts, and foster strong communication within the team. Collaboration with IT and incident response teams also plays a crucial role in efficiently investigating and mitigating security incidents.

Is a Security Operation Center an entry level job?

A Security Operation Center (SOC) analyst role can be entry-level, especially for positions requiring basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, monitoring tools, and incident response. However, many SOC roles prefer candidates with some experience, certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNA, and familiarity with security tools. Advancement often involves gaining experience and additional certifications.

What does a security operation center do?

A Security Operation Center (SOC) monitors and analyzes an organization’s security posture using tools like intrusion detection systems and security information and event management (SIEM) software. SOC analysts detect, respond to, and mitigate cybersecurity threats and incidents to protect critical systems and data around the clock.

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Associate, Global Security Operation Center (GSOC)

Phillips 66

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

New


Phillips 66 rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 89 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 87 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

The Associate, Global Security Operation Center (GSOC) is a member of a team that helps protect Phillips 66 around the clock. The team accomplishes this mission by performing a variety of monitoring, research, and notifications tasks that require both open-source intelligence and physical security knowledge and skills. The GSOC Specialist will support all facets of the Phillips 66 Global Security function and will interact with other corporate functions and business units. In addition to the requirements listed below, the GSOC Specialist must be a team player, inquisitive, an effective communicator, and have a customer service mindset. 

What You'll Do

  • Monitoring privately sourced and public information for threats and incidents that could affect the security of the organization's people, facilities, operations, and reputation.
  • Independently performing advanced qualitative and quantitative research to analyze potential threats and disseminating analytical findings to leadership to address intelligence requirements and inform decision making.
  • Functioning as a key information gathering and communications hub to respond to security or safety incidents across the enterprise.
  • Furthering the development and maintenance of the GSOC's information and knowledge management tools and processes.
  • As required, support the monitoring physical security access control systems and take appropriate actions to respond to an alarm, breach, malfunction, or other events; assist onsite contract security staff.

What You'll Bring - Required

  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • Associates degree or higher
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays, and overtime on an as-needed basis
  • 6 or more months of experience in a position in which open-source intelligence tools and techniques were utilized as part of routine research and analysis tasks
  • Intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, My Teams and SharePoint

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

  • General familiarity with physical security threat trends in the United States
  • General familiarity with major geopolitical issues
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Beginner to intermediate proficiency using video monitoring, access control, and alarm monitoring applications, preferably Lenel/OnGuard
  • 1 or more years of experience working as an operator or analyst in a government or corporate security operations or intelligence center
  • Knowledge of the oil and gas industry
  • Experience using a traveler tracking system
  • Experience utilizing geographic information system and data visualization tools
  • An intermediate or higher level of proficiency in a language other than English

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $(90% of Midpoint) - $(110% of Midpoint).

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% 401k company match
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
  • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 09/02/2026.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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