Security Operations Center Analyst Jobs in Louisiana

Security Operations Center Analyst jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in energy infrastructure protection, financial services cybersecurity, and defense contracting, with demand running from entry-level tier-one analysts to senior incident responders and threat hunters. The busiest hiring markets are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Shreveport-Bossier City corridor, where employers like Entergy, the Louisiana National Guard, and Lockheed Martin maintain established security operations. The most sought-after specialties in Louisiana listings are SIEM administration, threat intelligence, and OT/ICS security tied to the state's energy sector. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles78
Top employerAllied Universal
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring28
Work type60% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Security & Testing Engineering
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Security & Testing Engineering
Deloitte
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cybersecurity
Product Management
Security Engineering
$116k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Lead Security Specialist
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Lead Security Specialist
Marathon Petroleum
Garyville, Louisiana
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Receptionist
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Security Receptionist
Allied Universal
Shreveport, Louisiana
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Installation Technician, Summer - Baton Rouge, LA
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Security Installation Technician, Summer - Baton Rouge, LA
Vivint
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
5,001-10,000

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Behavioral Health Security Technician
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Behavioral Health Security Technician
Compass Health, LLC
Houma, Louisiana
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$15.43 - $16.18/hr
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Security Operations Center Analyst Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
15 jobs
Shreveport
11 jobs
Baton Rouge
11 jobs
Sulphur
6 jobs
Bossier City
4 jobs
Hammond
3 jobs
Norco
2 jobs
Monroe
2 jobs
Convent
2 jobs

Security Operations Center Analyst Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Allied Universal27
  • Inner Parish Security Corporation4
  • Caesars Entertainment3
  • CVS Health2
  • FMOL Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security operations center analyst jobs across Louisiana.

  • CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent vendor-neutral security credential required
  • One to three years of hands-on experience in a security operations or NOC environment
  • Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a federal or DoD security clearance for defense roles
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field
  • Familiarity with ICS or OT network monitoring tools preferred for energy sector positions

Security Operations Center Analyst Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security operations center analyst in Louisiana?

Most Louisiana employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field, along with CompTIA Security+ as a baseline credential. Louisiana does not issue a state-specific license for this role, so certifications like CySA+, CEH, or a Splunk Core Certified User credential carry significant weight with local employers. Entry candidates often start in IT help desk or network support roles at Louisiana universities, state agencies, or energy companies before moving into a SOC position.

How much do security operations center analysts make in Louisiana?

Security operations center analysts in Louisiana earn a median of about $92,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,660 for the lowest 10% to over $139,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire security operations center analysts in Louisiana?

Companies currently hiring security operations center analysts in Louisiana include Allied Universal, Inner Parish Security Corporation, and Caesars Entertainment, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisiana's energy sector and its concentration of defense contractors in the Shreveport-Bossier City area make the state a consistent market for analysts with OT security or clearance backgrounds.

Which Louisiana cities have the most security operations center analyst jobs?

The cities with the most security operations center analyst openings in Louisiana are New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge. New Orleans drives volume through its financial services firms and regional headquarters, Baton Rouge benefits from state government IT contracts and petrochemical sector cybersecurity needs, and the Shreveport-Bossier City area is anchored by Barksdale Air Force Base and the defense contractors that surround it.

Are there remote security operations center analyst jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, and more than most IT roles, since SOC analysts work primarily at a screen and many monitoring tools are cloud-accessible. About 40% of security operations center analyst openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though roles requiring a security clearance or OT site access are almost always on-site. Tier-one triage and threat intelligence analyst positions are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a security operations center analyst in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an IT help desk or junior network technician role at a Louisiana state agency, a regional health system like Ochsner Health, or an energy company like Entergy, then transitioning into a SOC analyst role after six to twelve months. Louisiana community colleges and universities offer cybersecurity certificates that pair well with a CompTIA Security+ to demonstrate readiness. Applying directly to managed security service providers operating in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, which run tiered analyst programs, is another common door in for candidates without direct SOC experience.

Where can I find and apply to security operations center analyst jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to security operations center analyst jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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