About Solaris Energy Infrastructure

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a versatile IT Systems and Cybersecurity Analyst to join our dynamic IT team in Houston. This hybrid role combines hands-on systems support with proactive cybersecurity expertise, ensuring seamless operations and robust protection for our growing organization. As our company expands, this position offers significant opportunities for growth, from daily issue resolution to strategic security recommendations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can bridge technical support and threat mitigation, this is your chance to make a tangible impact.

Essential Functions

• Provide tier-2 daily support for end-users, troubleshooting and resolving issues across desktops, Office 365, and other company-deployed software applications.
• Administer and deploy Meraki hardware for network infrastructure, including configuration, monitoring, and maintenance to support reliable connectivity.
• Facilitate internet connectivity for new office locations, including setup of routers, firewalls, and initial network configurations to ensure quick and secure onboarding.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain system uptime, perform routine audits, and optimize software integrations for enhanced productivity.
• Conduct risk assessments and make informed recommendations on security enhancements, drawing from personal experience and current industry trends.
• Manage Office 365 security features, including identity management, data loss prevention, and compliance configurations.
• Oversee network and endpoint security protocols, implementing best practices to safeguard against threats.
• Operate and analyze the Darktrace SOC appliance to detect anomalies, prioritize incidents, and guide response actions.
• Utilize existing security tools such as Sophos EDR for endpoint detection and response, Mimecast for email security, Pentera for automated vulnerability assessments, and Adaptive for adaptive threat protection—performing regular reviews, updates, and reporting.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats and contribute to the development of security policies as the role and organization scale.
• Document processes, incidents, and resolutions to build a knowledge base for the team.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, such as system upgrades or security audits, with a focus on scalability.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in IT operations and security.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in IT systems support and/or cybersecurity roles.
• Proven ability to handle desktop, Office 365, and application troubleshooting in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Meraki networking hardware, including deployment and administration.
• Knowledge of internet connectivity setup for remote sites, including basic networking concepts (e.g., VLANs, DHCP, DNS).
• Familiarity with Office 365 security, network security fundamentals, and endpoint protection strategies.
• Experience managing Darktrace or similar AI-driven SOC tools for threat detection and response.
• Proficiency with security tools like Sophos EDR, Mimecast, Pentera, and Adaptive (or comparable solutions).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work on-site in Houston, with flexibility for occasional travel to new locations.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNA, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals preferred.
• Experience in a mid-sized or growing organization, with exposure to scalable IT/security infrastructures preferred.
• Background in making data-driven security recommendations based on industry reports (e.g., NIST, CIS benchmarks) preferred.

Our CREATORS Culture

At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Career Progression
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.