Security Analyst - Night Shift
DirectDefense has an immediate opening on our Security Operations team. This is an elite team of Security Analysts who do not merely monitor for attacks and malware; they actively and aggressively hunt for the evidence of compromise within our clients' environments around the clock and provide actionable remediation guidance. As an Associate Security Analyst, you will be part of a revolution in managed security. You will work with brilliant people to spot, track, and eradicate hackers and malware. You will also be on the ground floor of building a next-generation Security Operations Center.
Responsibilities:
Analyze user behavior, logs, and alerts from a variety of different technologies (NGAV / EDR, Firewall, IDS / IPS, Web Proxy, etc.) for clients from a variety of industries.
Monitor, triage, and investigate SIEM alarms and client support requests.
Assist with developing and tuning new SIEM detection capabilities.
Contribute to and participate in documenting Incident Response activities.
Conduct reporting on security threats, metrics, and defense effectiveness and deliver to a variety of client audiences.
Participate in projects that guide and develop our managed security operations.
Qualifications:
2-3 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, risk management, security operations, network operations, or equivalent knowledge.
Experience with Detection and Response technologies for threat detection and incident response.
A desire to use investigative techniques to solve complex problems.
A self-starter with a passion for learning and growing professionally.
You want to be a part of a strong team that strives for excellence.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Good communication skills with the ability to discuss complex topics with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Application Instructions: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 + 10% annual bonus
Benefits include:
401(k)
AD&D Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Flex PTO program
Paid certification and continuing education
Work schedule: Tuesday through Friday OR Thursday through Sunday
Shift: Night Shift - 7 PM - 5 AM
Work hours: 40 hours a week
A little about DirectDefense
Since coming together in 2011 to form DirectDefense, our team has been committed to providing cybersecurity defense strategies unmatched in the industry. Whether we are performing assessments of networks, platforms, and applications or applying managed services to enhance your organization’s security posture, we are committed to delivering world-class services that not only work but also work for you.
OUR MISSION
We establish partnerships with our clients based on trust and results. We leverage our deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and remediate blind spots in your security program, provide meaningful visibility of your entire enterprise, and align your organization with security best practices and compliance standards.
OUR VISION
We aim to secure organizations across all industries against advanced threats and attacks in today’s world. Acting in partnership with organizations, we provide unmatched information security services designed to enhance your overall security posture, close gaps, and continuously track vulnerabilities through ongoing education and support.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to drive change fearlessly – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
As required by Colorado law under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, DirectDefense provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 per year with an annual bonus.
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Security Analyst - Night Shift
DirectDefense has an immediate opening on our Security Operations team. This is an elite team of Security Analysts who do not merely monitor for attacks and malware; they actively and aggressively hunt for the evidence of compromise within our clients' environments around the clock and provide actionable remediation guidance. As an Associate Security Analyst, you will be part of a revolution in managed security. You will work with brilliant people to spot, track, and eradicate hackers and malware. You will also be on the ground floor of building a next-generation Security Operations Center.
Responsibilities:
Analyze user behavior, logs, and alerts from a variety of different technologies (NGAV / EDR, Firewall, IDS / IPS, Web Proxy, etc.) for clients from a variety of industries.
Monitor, triage, and investigate SIEM alarms and client support requests.
Assist with developing and tuning new SIEM detection capabilities.
Contribute to and participate in documenting Incident Response activities.
Conduct reporting on security threats, metrics, and defense effectiveness and deliver to a variety of client audiences.
Participate in projects that guide and develop our managed security operations.
Qualifications:
2-3 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, risk management, security operations, network operations, or equivalent knowledge.
Experience with Detection and Response technologies for threat detection and incident response.
A desire to use investigative techniques to solve complex problems.
A self-starter with a passion for learning and growing professionally.
You want to be a part of a strong team that strives for excellence.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Good communication skills with the ability to discuss complex topics with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Application Instructions: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 + 10% annual bonus
Benefits include:
401(k)
AD&D Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Flex PTO program
Paid certification and continuing education
Work schedule: Tuesday through Friday OR Thursday through Sunday
Shift: Night Shift - 7 PM - 5 AM
Work hours: 40 hours a week
A little about DirectDefense
Since coming together in 2011 to form DirectDefense, our team has been committed to providing cybersecurity defense strategies unmatched in the industry. Whether we are performing assessments of networks, platforms, and applications or applying managed services to enhance your organization’s security posture, we are committed to delivering world-class services that not only work but also work for you.
OUR MISSION
We establish partnerships with our clients based on trust and results. We leverage our deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and remediate blind spots in your security program, provide meaningful visibility of your entire enterprise, and align your organization with security best practices and compliance standards.
OUR VISION
We aim to secure organizations across all industries against advanced threats and attacks in today’s world. Acting in partnership with organizations, we provide unmatched information security services designed to enhance your overall security posture, close gaps, and continuously track vulnerabilities through ongoing education and support.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to drive change fearlessly – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
As required by Colorado law under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, DirectDefense provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 per year with an annual bonus.