Cyber Security Analyst

Sev1Tech LLC - Westminster, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Westminster, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Sev1Tech is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join their team in Denver, CO. This role involves proactive monitoring and response within the Security Operations Center (SOC), utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. The analyst will work closely with the MSOC team to ensure effective security operations and will be required to be present in the office two to three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the SOC by proactively monitoring SIEM tools and quickly responding to cyber threats.
• Perform threat and vulnerability analysis and incident response.
• Coordinate with the MSOC team on SOC-related activities to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Support assessments and penetration tests to identify network and system vulnerabilities, determine the best way to avoid them, and respond to system or network security breaches.
• Execute the installation and maintenance of security programs, plans, and software.
• Ensure protection of organizational data, systems, and infrastructure through the implementation and enforcement of appropriate security controls.
• Stay informed on industry security trends, developments, and government regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; in lieu of a degree, an additional four (4) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Thorough understanding of cyber threats, information security, and monitoring & detection using the latest Cyber Security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Splunk, Tenable Nessus, and CrowdStrike).
• Technical knowledge of enterprise-class technologies such as networking, firewalls, virtualization, desktop and server operating systems and administration, Identity and Access Management, and web technologies is preferred.
• Knowledge of penetration testing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and the methods used by Threat Actors to expose system and personnel weaknesses.
• Familiarity with DoD Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated NIST publications (i.e., 800-53), DoD 8500.1/.2, and Cross Domain Solutions is preferred.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III certification (CISM, CISSP, CISSP Associate, GSLC, CCISO).
• US Top Secret/SCI Eligible security clearance required.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical knowledge of enterprise-class technologies such as networking, firewalls, virtualization, desktop and server operating systems and administration, Identity and Access Management, and web technologies.
• Familiarity with DoD Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated NIST publications.

Benefits

• Full Time with Benefits
• Retirement Matching