Cybersecurity Analyst

MediaNews Group•Denver, CO

5d•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, conducts threat analysis, manages security 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 California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Texas. The position includes responding to emergency and escalated incidents in a timely manner. The salary range is $95,000–$105,000, with pay based on factors including geographic location, education, work 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. Benefits are based on eligibility. Recruitment is continuous until the position is filled, and 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, and with cloud security best practices.
Strong knowledge of vulnerability management processes and tools.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a focus on 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; or an associate 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 California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Texas.
Must be willing to submit to and pass the required pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CISM, SANS, or Cisco-related certifications.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor for 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, conducting rapid triage, containment, and eradication, and documenting security events and breaches.
Respond in a timely manner 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, while keeping current with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
Assist with planning and implementing user education and security training.
Leverage LLM technologies to assist with daily analysis and operational workflows.