Cybersecurity Analyst

MediaNews Group•Denver, CO

6d•$95,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Analyst protects the organization’s systems, networks, and data from current and emerging cyber threats. The role monitors security access, analyzes threats, manages incidents, and helps maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets. The analyst works closely with IT operations and development teams to implement preventative measures and respond to security events. This is a remote position; candidates must reside in Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Texas. The analyst monitors security events, hunts for threats, analyzes indicators of compromise, investigates alerts, and responds to incidents. Responsibilities also include vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, tracking remediation, administering security technologies, maintaining threat and risk metrics, producing reports, supporting user security education, and using large language model technologies in daily analysis and operational workflows. The position requires understanding network protocols and security architecture. The role requires 1 to 3 years of cybersecurity experience or relevant desktop support, networking, or system administration experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field, an associate’s degree specialized in IT Security, or equivalent experience and relevant certifications is required. The salary range is $95,000–$105,000, with pay based on factors including location, education, experience, time in role, and certifications. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and select paid holidays. A full pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

Proven ability to work with SIEM tools for log aggregation and analysis.
Experience deploying, configuring, and continuously monitoring endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.
Proficiency using incident ticketing systems to manage the full lifecycle of security alerts, including tracking, assignment, documentation, and reporting.
Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems, and cloud security best practices.
Strong knowledge of vulnerability management processes and tools.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including quick and accurate decision-making under pressure.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting incidents and explaining complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information assurance, MIS, or a related field; an associate’s degree specialized in IT Security; or equivalent experience and relevant certifications.
1 to 3 years of cybersecurity experience, or relevant desktop support, networking, or system administration experience.
Must reside in CO, FL, MA, MN, OH, PA, or TX.
Must be willing to submit to and pass required pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CISM, SANS, or Cisco-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor security events, conduct threat hunting, and analyze indicators of compromise to identify and prevent potential breaches.
Investigate and respond to security alerts using security platforms to identify, triage, address, or escalate incidents.
Serve as a primary security incident responder, performing triage, containment, eradication, and documentation of security events and breaches.
Respond promptly to emergency and escalated incidents.
Conduct regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, and prioritize and track remediation of identified system and network vulnerabilities.
Develop and maintain risk and threat metrics, and provide investigation reports when needed.
Administer and maintain core security technologies, ensuring optimal configuration and effectiveness.
Generate and present security metrics and reports on the organization’s security posture, and stay current with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
Assist with planning and implementing user education and security training.
Use LLM technologies to assist with daily analysis and operational workflows.
Understand network protocols and network security architecture.