Job Title: Incident Response Analyst III
Location: Austin, TX
- Scope
- Entry-level monitoring; triages basic alerts; supports investigations.
- Conducts initial incident investigations, escalates confirmed threats, and updates run books.
- Leads incident handling, coordinates cross-functional responses, and performs forensic analysis.
- Oversees incident response strategy, threat hunting, red/blue teaming initiatives, and executive-level reporting.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in a command center, service center, or similar 24x7 operations center environment.
- Critical Power: Experience responding to failures in Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), emergency generators, and Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
- Cooling & HVAC: Proven track record handling cooling loops, chillers, and Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units during thermal emergencies.
- Monitoring Tools: Hands-on experience triaging real-time alerts from Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools.
- Standard Operating Procedures: Following and executing Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) and Method of Procedure (MOP) documents.
- Vendor Management: Experience coordinating with external utility companies, fuel delivery vendors, and specialized equipment technicians under tight SLAs.
- Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Experience in managing Data center enterprise incidents. (facility, noc, soc etc.)
- Associate’s degree in IT, or equivalent experience. 0–2 years in IT or Security Ops.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, or Computer Science. 2–4 years SOC/IR experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in incident response in data center environment.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Hands-on experience with Incident io, Grafana, Ring, JIRA, Teleport, Confluence.
- Familiarity with log sources (Windows, Linux, firewalls, cloud logs)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills under pressure.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical documentation.
- Competencies:
- Active learner, methodical, eager to follow procedures, dependable.
- Analytical, responsive, detail-oriented, collaborative, capable of leading investigations.
- Strategic, able to lead IR efforts, skilled at executive communication, mentor to junior analysts.
Salary Range
$59,812.00 - $94,440.00 USD (Salary)- Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
- Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.
Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through UHC
Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
401k Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
Paid Holidays
Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in a command center, service center, or similar 24x7 operations center
- 1-3 years of incident response experience in a data center environment
- Experience managing enterprise data center incidents involving facility, NOC, or SOC operations
- Associate's degree in IT or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science, or 2-4 years of SOC/incident response experience
- Experience responding to UPS, emergency generator, and PDU failures
- Experience handling cooling loops, chillers, and CRAC units during thermal emergencies
- Hands-on experience with Incident.io, Grafana, Ring, JIRA, Teleport, and Confluence
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, firewall, and cloud log sources
- Familiarity with SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST standards
- Experience coordinating with utility companies, fuel delivery vendors, and specialized equipment technicians under tight SLAs
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, written communication, and technical documentation skills
Astreya Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision, complemented by FSAs, an EAP, disability and life insurance, and wellness programs. Feedback suggests these offerings provide solid core protection across many roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Client-site amenities at some large tech campuses can add non-cash value such as meals or on-site perks that enhance the day-to-day experience. Wellness Days and access to learning resources and tuition reimbursement further support overall wellbeing.
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Flexible Benefits — Choice among medical plan types and tax-advantaged accounts enables some customization to individual needs. Some roles also offer remote or flexible work, adding practical flexibility to the total package.
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What We Do
Astreya is the leading IT solutions provider for some of the world's most recognizable and innovative organizations. Our journey started in 2001 in the heart of Silicon Valley and reaches thirty-three countries with over 2200+ IT professionals. We enable businesses to make better decisions, achieve operational efficiency and gain a competitive edge. The Astreya advantage is centered around focus and clear- vision, world-class talent, and innovative technology: Creativity is in our DNA. Our dedicated Software and Service Innovation teams bring best-in-class technology and tools to bear for our clients.







