Job Description
Join CyberShield Denver as a Part-Time Cybersecurity Analyst and become a guardian of digital assets in the heart of Colorado's tech hub. We're seeking a vigilant professional to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats while maintaining compliance with industry standards. This flexible role (20-25 hours/week) offers the perfect blend of hands-on security operations and strategic threat intelligence work in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced scenarios, possesses deep technical expertise, and shares our passion for protecting critical infrastructure. You'll work alongside industry experts while maintaining work-life balance through our part-time structure.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and analyze potential cyber threats
- Investigate security incidents, document findings, and coordinate remediation efforts
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of network infrastructure
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including incident response playbooks
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies through continuous research
- Assist with compliance audits and security awareness training initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of hands-on security operations or threat analysis experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Strong understanding of network protocols and security architectures
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities