Analyst, Security Operations

$78,200 - $97,700/Yr

Rise Broadband - Englewood, CO

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Englewood, CO
Telecommunications

About the position

The Security Operations Analyst will play a crucial role in the company's security framework by leveraging their expertise in security event detection and diagnosis. This position involves close collaboration with the Security Operation Center (SOC) and various teams, including Application and System Administrators and Developers, to effectively monitor, detect, triage, and mitigate security events. The Analyst will be tasked with enhancing the Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) system in conjunction with senior team members, ensuring that the company's security program is robust and effective. In this role, the Analyst will monitor security systems, analyze active and observed security events, and report findings to maintain the integrity and reliability of the company's networks, systems, and applications. They will investigate endpoint security alerts and events, providing mitigation strategies while ensuring minimal negative impact on critical applications and networks. As a member of the Incident Response Team, the Analyst may be called upon to investigate serious cybersecurity violations that could compromise the infrastructure's integrity. The Analyst will also review vendor security and patch notifications, making recommendations for necessary upgrades or compensating controls. They will conduct internal security assessments, recommend containment and remediation strategies, and follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented. Additionally, the Analyst will assess third-party security practices to ensure compliance with company standards and the security of company and customer records. They will also engage in security awareness and training programs to foster a culture of security within the organization, while continuously monitoring emerging threats and vulnerabilities to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and threat intelligence sources. The role requires regular attendance and may involve performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor security systems and analyze and report on active and observed security events.
  • Monitor security infrastructure and tools to ensure reliability and integrity of the company's networks, systems, and applications.
  • Investigate endpoint security alerts/events and provide mitigation when negative impact is limited to individuals or non-critical applications and networks.
  • Work with SOC and senior team members to tune the Security Event and Incident Management system.
  • Act as a member of the Incident Response Team for serious cybersecurity violations.
  • Review and assess published vendor security and patch notifications, making recommendations on upgrades or compensating controls.
  • Review security groups, permissions, and membership to ensure consistency with job duties and report any findings that are out of policy.
  • Assist in internal security assessments, recommend containment and remediation of findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Review third-party security practices to ensure compliance with company standards and security of records.
  • Read, investigate, and respond to employee/end-user reported security concerns.
  • Follow company security response playbook and provide feedback to augment the playbook.
  • Participate in security awareness and training programs for employees.
  • Conduct continuous monitoring of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Support the evaluation and deployment of new security technologies and tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least two (2) years of work experience in a security operations center.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret large amounts of data.
  • Strong understanding of security technologies and applications.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate with all levels of IT, business, vendors, and customers.
  • Knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, and methodologies.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to establish trust and credibility to build supportive relationships.
  • Proven ability to identify and solve problems independently.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Professional development opportunities
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