Job Description
Apex Data Systems is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite security operations center in Denver, Colorado. As a key player in our defense strategy, you will be responsible for protecting our infrastructure from evolving threats, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading incident response efforts. This is a high-impact role for a proactive professional looking to make a significant difference in the digital security landscape.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities and certifications reimbursement.
• Collaborative, innovative work environment in the heart of Denver.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel) to detect and mitigate threats in real-time.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses before they are exploited.
- Respond to and remediate security incidents, including malware, phishing, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST frameworks.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement secure coding practices and patch management.
- Conduct security awareness training sessions for employees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC analysis, or network security.
- Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GCIH are strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, Active Directory, and cloud security models (AWS/Azure).
- Experience with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work flexible hours and be on-call for critical incidents.