Cybersecurity Analyst at Ericsson
Plano, TX
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Aug 4, 2026
Plano, TX
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An early-career cybersecurity analyst role on Ericsson's Americas Security Team in Plano, TX, focused on security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response. The position has a notable automation and AI development component — the analyst will build scripts, workflows, and AI-enabled tools (including AI agents) to improve detection, investigation, and reporting efficiency alongside traditional SOC duties.
Junior level · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · Full-time
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 720 people in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (information security analysts). range 300–1,100
Applicant volume Heavy — This req sits in a large pool with little in its requirements to thin it, and auto-apply tools fire at everything in the occupation. Applying early and leading with the rare skills below is what gets read.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $136,548 (middle half $105,715–$165,838).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Aug 5, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The posting explicitly frames this as an early-career / entry-level role ('early-career cybersecurity professional'), supporting the Junior seniority classification despite the breadth of responsibilities listed.
The role blends security operations (15-1212) with meaningful software/automation development work — building scripts, AI agents, and workflow tools — which creates genuine ambiguity with 15-1252 Software Developers. Security operations is the primary framing, so 15-1212 was chosen.
Python, PowerShell, and JavaScript are listed together as interchangeable scripting/programming options under the requirements section; they are captured as a single skill with alternatives.
A degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or IT is listed as 'Preferred,' not required, so the degree requirement is set to None.
Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and certifications (Security+, CySA+, CEH) appear explicitly under 'Preferred' and are marked accordingly.
No salary range is stated despite a general mention that compensation depends on location and experience; no compensation figures are extracted.
The posting notes Ericsson does not sponsor US work authorizations for this role.
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