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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst #3344

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$99K - $127K/yr

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
 Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid ... Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, Zero Trust, and enterprise security principles. * 5 years ...

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The Senior Cybersecurity Consultant will serve as both a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer ... CSF, CIS Controls, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001, and related standards. * Develop and enhance client ...

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Farmington, MI

$98K - $126K/yr

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The Senior Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for leading Cyber Security initiatives to build ... Experience with NIST, CIS Controls, & SOC2 * Current information security certifications (CISSP ...

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$98K - $126K/yr

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The Senior Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for leading Cyber Security initiatives to build ... Experience with NIST, CIS Controls, & SOC2 * Current information security certifications (CISSP ...

Cybersecurity Senior

Maplewood, MO · On-site

$93K - $120K/yr

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  • Retirement

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JOB SUMMARY UHY is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior to join our Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance ... Knowledge of key frameworks Experience with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, PCI DSS, CIS ...

Cybersecurity Senior

Saint Charles, MO

$94K - $121K/yr

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JOB SUMMARY UHY is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior to join our Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance ... Knowledge of key frameworks Experience with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, PCI DSS, CIS ...

Cybersecurity Senior

Saint Peters, MO · On-site

$95K - $123K/yr

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

JOB SUMMARY UHY is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior to join our Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance ... Knowledge of key frameworks Experience with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, PCI DSS, CIS ...

Cybersecurity Senior

Houston, TX · On-site

$95K - $123K/yr

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JOB SUMMARY UHY is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior to join our Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance ... Knowledge of key frameworks Experience with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, PCI DSS, CIS ...

Sr. Director IT Cyber Security

Waller, TX

$100K - $135K/yr

The Senior Director of Cyber Security is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise ... CIS Controls). * Drive security integration into digital transformation, cloud migration, AI ...

Sr. Director IT Cyber Security

Waller, TX · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

The Senior Director of Cyber Security is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise ... CIS Controls). * Drive security integration into digital transformation, cloud migration, AI ...

Sr. Director IT Cyber Security

Waller, TX · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

The Senior Director of Cyber Security is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise ... CIS Controls). * Drive security integration into digital transformation, cloud migration, AI ...

Sr. Director IT Cyber Security

Waller, TX · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

The Senior Director of Cyber Security is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise ... CIS Controls). * Drive security integration into digital transformation, cloud migration, AI ...

Manager, Cyber Security

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$150K - $165K/yr

Summary The Cybersecurity Manager is a senior role responsible for leading, maturing, and hands-on ... CSF and CIS Controls * Report security posture, risk trends, and program metrics to senior ...

Manager, Cyber Security

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Summary The Cybersecurity Manager is a senior role responsible for leading, maturing, and hands-on ... CSF and CIS Controls * Report security posture, risk trends, and program metrics to senior ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior cis cyber security in the United States is $113,704.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior CIS Cyber Security professional typically earns between $90,000 and $140,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. They often possess skills in risk management, security protocols, and tools like firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

What is the difference between Senior Cis Cyber Security vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectSenior Cis Cyber SecurityCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCCSP, CISSP, CISACompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, enterprise environments, strategic planningOperational security, monitoring, incident response
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, government agencies, cybersecurity firmsIT departments, security firms, government agencies

Senior Cis Cyber Security professionals typically focus on strategic security planning, policy development, and overseeing security operations, often requiring advanced certifications. Cyber Security Analysts handle day-to-day security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessments. While both roles require strong security knowledge, Senior Cis Cyber Security roles are more strategic and leadership-oriented, whereas Cyber Security Analysts are more operational.

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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst #3344

Genius Road

Austin, TX • Hybrid

$99K - $127K/yr

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Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Employment Type:  Contract-to-Hire

Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid – Onsite and Telework)
Local candidates only.
This position does not support third-party submissions, subcontracting, or Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements.
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to lead advanced threat detection, incident response, forensics, and enterprise security operations. This hands-on technical leadership role drives strategy across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, DLP, CASB, cloud security, and AI governance, with direct latitude to shape tooling decisions, mentor junior staff, and advise leadership on security posture and risk.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in cybersecurity, information technology security, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related field preferred.
  • 8 years of professional cybersecurity or digital forensics engineering experience.
  • 6 years of hands-on with SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, SOAR, cloud security, email threat management, and vulnerability management tooling.
  • 5 years leading incident response, forensic investigations, malware analysis, and security engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, Zero Trust, and enterprise security principles.
  • 5 years producing threat intelligence analysis and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences preferred.
  • Experience with AI governance and security controls, including evaluating AI tool risk, enforcing responsible use policies, and identifying Shadow AI activity preferred.
  • Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CEH, CySA+, or CCSP.

Responsibilities
  • Lead advanced threat detection engineering, correlation rule development, SIEM tuning, and proactive threat hunting.
  • Manage and optimize core cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, EDR, SOAR, DLP, CASB, email threat protection, and cloud security systems.
  • Direct incident response, including forensic analysis, malware analysis, containment, eradication, and executive reporting.
  • Conduct vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable or Qualys, including prioritization and remediation planning.
  • Assess AI tool risk, enforce responsible-use standards, and monitor for Shadow AI to keep approved AI use safe and compliant with OOG policy and state mandates.
  • Develop and enforce cloud security (Azure/M365/AWS/Google) and Zero Trust controls.
  • Align security operations with NIST, CIS Controls, ISO, PCI, SOC, and other regulatory frameworks.
  • Mentor junior analysts and serve as a senior advisor to leadership.
  • Produce intelligence, forensic, and executive security reports.

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and values diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.