Security Analyst Jobs in Texas
Security Analyst jobs in Texas are among the most actively hired in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, energy, and healthcare technology, with openings at every level from entry-level SOC analyst through senior threat intelligence roles. The heaviest hiring is in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, where employers like AT&T, USAA, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large security operations. Cloud security, vulnerability management, and compliance-focused roles are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Cyber Security Specialist
Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
Company: Leidos
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret / SCI
Join the Leidos Team
At Leidos, you'll have the opportunity to support critical national security missions while growing your cybersecurity career alongside experienced professionals. We are seeking a early career to mid level Cyber Security Specialist to support cybersecurity operations at Lackland AFB, helping maintain the security and compliance of Air Force and Department of Defense information systems.
In this role, you will assist with cybersecurity compliance activities, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts, participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, and help ensure systems remain compliant with Air Force and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity compliance efforts across assigned systems and programs.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD and Air Force requirements.
- Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and program teams to support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
- Participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, including documentation development and maintenance.
- Monitor system configurations and identify changes that may impact security compliance.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits to verify adherence to established security policies and procedures.
- Assist with tracking, documenting, and reporting cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Support risk assessments and help identify remediation actions for security findings.
- Maintain RMF artifacts within eMASS and other cybersecurity management tools.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal teams to support mission objectives and cybersecurity requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 4-6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience. Additional relevant experience and industry certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or RMF-related activities within a DoD environment.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification at the IAT Level II or higher (Security+, CySA+, SSCP, etc.).
- Familiarity with RMF processes and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Experience working with eMASS, XACTA, or similar cybersecurity compliance tools.
- Understanding of DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs.
- Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience with vulnerability management and security assessment activities.
- Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
- Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CAP, or CISM.
- Exposure to Air Force ISR missions or classified environments.
- Completion of applicable DoD or Air Force cybersecurity training requirements
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 2, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Cyber Security Specialist
Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
Company: Leidos
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret / SCI
Join the Leidos Team
At Leidos, you'll have the opportunity to support critical national security missions while growing your cybersecurity career alongside experienced professionals. We are seeking a early career to mid level Cyber Security Specialist to support cybersecurity operations at Lackland AFB, helping maintain the security and compliance of Air Force and Department of Defense information systems.
In this role, you will assist with cybersecurity compliance activities, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts, participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, and help ensure systems remain compliant with Air Force and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity compliance efforts across assigned systems and programs.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD and Air Force requirements.
- Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and program teams to support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
- Participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, including documentation development and maintenance.
- Monitor system configurations and identify changes that may impact security compliance.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits to verify adherence to established security policies and procedures.
- Assist with tracking, documenting, and reporting cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Support risk assessments and help identify remediation actions for security findings.
- Maintain RMF artifacts within eMASS and other cybersecurity management tools.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal teams to support mission objectives and cybersecurity requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 4-6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience. Additional relevant experience and industry certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or RMF-related activities within a DoD environment.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification at the IAT Level II or higher (Security+, CySA+, SSCP, etc.).
- Familiarity with RMF processes and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Experience working with eMASS, XACTA, or similar cybersecurity compliance tools.
- Understanding of DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs.
- Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience with vulnerability management and security assessment activities.
- Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
- Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CAP, or CISM.
- Exposure to Air Force ISR missions or classified environments.
- Completion of applicable DoD or Air Force cybersecurity training requirements
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 2, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security analyst jobs across Texas.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification widely required across Texas listings
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or an information technology field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or CMMC frameworks common in Texas defense and energy sectors
- Active or eligibility for a DoD security clearance for federal contractor and government roles in San Antonio
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, or incident response investigations
Security Analyst Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security analyst in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a security analyst, so most employers hire based on credentials and demonstrated skills. The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field combined with industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Texas also has a strong community college pipeline, with institutions across the state offering cybersecurity programs aligned to industry hiring needs.
Which companies hire security analysts in Texas?
Employers hiring security analysts in Texas right now include Gartner, Citi, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's mix of major defense contractors, financial institutions headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, and large healthcare systems across the state means consistent year-round demand from a wide range of established organizations.
Which Texas cities have the most security analyst jobs?
Houston, San Antonio, and Irving have the most security analyst openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth leads because of its concentration of financial services firms, telecom headquarters, and large corporate IT operations, while San Antonio's significant federal and military presence at Joint Base San Antonio drives steady demand for cleared analysts, and Houston's energy and healthcare sectors add substantial volume to the market.
Are there remote security analyst jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of security analyst openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of much of the work. Roles in threat monitoring, cloud security, and compliance tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring hands-on lab access, physical security operations, or a federal security clearance are more likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a security analyst in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a help desk, IT support, or systems administrator role at a Texas employer, then moving laterally into a junior SOC analyst position once you have network and endpoint experience. Large Texas employers like USAA, H-E-B, and major Dallas-area financial institutions run associate analyst and rotational cybersecurity programs that accept candidates with certifications but limited work history. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying gives a clear credential signal, and building a home lab or participating in capture-the-flag competitions strengthens a thin resume.
Where can I find and apply to security analyst jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to security analyst jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly from the listing.
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