SOC Analyst Jobs in Austin, TX
SOC Analyst jobs in Austin, Texas draw heavily from the city's technology, healthcare, and government-contracting sectors, with demand concentrated in the Domain, Downtown, and the emerging East Austin tech corridor. Employers hiring right now include Saronic Technologies, AMD, and Tesla. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Vestwell Corporate Information Technology team is looking for an experienced, meticulous and detail-oriented Information Security compliance analyst to be responsible for monitoring the compliance systems in our rapidly scaling organization. The compliance analyst's responsibilities include reviewing our SOC controls and comparing them to actions today, coming up with new automations to confirm compliance, responding to RFPs, and building a library of knowledge to speed up the RFP response program. You will work cross-functionally with teams such as Security and Engineering to identify and correct any flaws in our Compliance systems as well as Legal and Compliance to advise on best practices and policies. You should have a sound working knowledge of compliance, including audits and RFPs. You should be detail oriented with strong analytical skills and have good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage cybersecurity risk processes, including risk registers, findings, vulnerabilities, remediation plans, ownership, escalation, and business acceptance within the Vestwell Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution.
- Manage cybersecurity compliance obligations across regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, including NIST, ISO and SOC 1&2, and other applicable cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
- Coordinate cybersecurity audits, assessments, evidence requests, customer reviews, and remediation tracking in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders.
- Support customer, vendor, supplier, and subcontractor cybersecurity risk management, including questionnaires, contract reviews, security expectations, and customer-facing services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The Necessities
- Experience with SOC, ISO, and other audits
- Experience responding to RFPs
- Experience working cross-teams to implement new compliance processes
- Vendor management, review experience
The Extras
- Familiarity with software such as:
+ Crowdstrike
+ Vanta
+ Responsive
- Led an audit response
LOCATION
This role will be based in our New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90K - $105K base
This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com; any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
Vestwell’s Privacy Policy.
Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.
INTRODUCTION
Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Vestwell Corporate Information Technology team is looking for an experienced, meticulous and detail-oriented Information Security compliance analyst to be responsible for monitoring the compliance systems in our rapidly scaling organization. The compliance analyst's responsibilities include reviewing our SOC controls and comparing them to actions today, coming up with new automations to confirm compliance, responding to RFPs, and building a library of knowledge to speed up the RFP response program. You will work cross-functionally with teams such as Security and Engineering to identify and correct any flaws in our Compliance systems as well as Legal and Compliance to advise on best practices and policies. You should have a sound working knowledge of compliance, including audits and RFPs. You should be detail oriented with strong analytical skills and have good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage cybersecurity risk processes, including risk registers, findings, vulnerabilities, remediation plans, ownership, escalation, and business acceptance within the Vestwell Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution.
- Manage cybersecurity compliance obligations across regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, including NIST, ISO and SOC 1&2, and other applicable cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
- Coordinate cybersecurity audits, assessments, evidence requests, customer reviews, and remediation tracking in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders.
- Support customer, vendor, supplier, and subcontractor cybersecurity risk management, including questionnaires, contract reviews, security expectations, and customer-facing services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The Necessities
- Experience with SOC, ISO, and other audits
- Experience responding to RFPs
- Experience working cross-teams to implement new compliance processes
- Vendor management, review experience
The Extras
- Familiarity with software such as:
+ Crowdstrike
+ Vanta
+ Responsive
- Led an audit response
LOCATION
This role will be based in our New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90K - $105K base
This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com; any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
Vestwell’s Privacy Policy.
Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.
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Who's Hiring
- Saronic Technologies15
- AMD8
- Tesla8
- SpyCloud8
- Vestwell8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
SOC Analyst Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a soc analyst job in Austin?
Targeting Austin's strongest hiring sectors gives you the best starting point: enterprise software companies clustered in the Domain, state and federal government contractors near the Capitol Complex, and the growing health-tech firms along North Loop. Hands-on certifications like CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GCIA carry real weight with Austin hiring managers. Attending local Austin ISSA chapter events and DEF CON ATX meetups helps you surface openings before they reach public listings.
Which companies hire soc analysts in Austin?
Employers hiring soc analysts in Austin right now include Saronic Technologies, AMD, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's mix of Fortune 500 regional headquarters, fast-scaling SaaS companies, and state agency IT divisions creates consistent demand across a wide range of employer sizes and industries.
Are there remote soc analyst jobs in Austin?
Yes, though availability varies by specialty since roles requiring 24/7 SOC floor coverage or hands-on hardware triage are typically on-site. About 57% of soc analyst openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward threat-intelligence, SIEM administration, and cloud-security monitoring positions where Austin's strong tech employer base makes flexible arrangements more common.
How can I get a soc analyst job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is a tier-1 SOC analyst or security operations technician role at one of the city's managed security service providers or government IT contractors, which regularly hire candidates coming out of Austin Community College's cybersecurity program or UT Austin's bootcamps. Building a home lab, earning CompTIA Security+, and volunteering with Austin's nonprofit tech community through groups like Austin Technology Council strengthens your profile for those first-rung positions.
Which industries hire the most soc analysts in Austin?
The sectors hiring the most soc analysts in Austin are Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's role as a state government hub, combined with its dense concentration of cloud and SaaS companies and an expanding medical-tech corridor, keeps demand across those sectors consistently high.
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