Associate Security Analyst

DirectDefense has an immediate opening on our Security Operations team. This elite team of Security Analysts doesn’t just monitor for attacks and malware; they actively and aggressively hunt for evidence of compromise across our clients’ environments around the clock and provide actionable remediation guidance. As a 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., 1. 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.

1. Monitor, triage, and investigate SIEM alarms and client support requests.
2. Assist with developing and tuning new SIEM detection capabilities.
3. Contribute to and participate in documenting Incident Response activities.
4. Conduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze the results, and suggest remediations.
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• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, risk management, security operations, network operations, or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with SIEM and EDR tools for monitoring, detection, and response to potential security incidents.
• Proven experience investigating potential threats, either through proactive threat hunting or analyzing customer-reported tickets.
• Strong ability to triage events, accurately identifying real threats versus false positives.
• Proficient in log analysis, interpreting system logs to detect security events and identify root causes.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence, applying findings to improve detection and response efforts.
• Understanding of network protocols and system vulnerabilities to assess and address security risks effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and security frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, PCI, GDPR) and their application.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling accurate evaluation of complex security data.
• Effective communication skills, capable of documenting findings clearly and providing actionable recommendations.

Be an Early Applicant In-Office or Remote Hiring Remotely in Englewood, CO, USA 81K-95K Annually Mid level In-Office or Remote Hiring Remotely in Englewood, CO, USA 81K-95K Annually Mid level Monitor, triage, and investigate SIEM alerts, security events, vulnerabilities, and client requests. Analyze logs and user behavior across EDR, firewall, IDS/IPS, and web proxy technologies; support threat hunting, detection tuning, incident response documentation, vulnerability remediation, and security reporting. Provide actionable recommendations to improve clients’ security posture and defense effectiveness. The summary above was generated by AI, Salary range: $81,000-$95,000

Bonus: Up to 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:

Monday through Friday - 8-hour shift - day shift

Tuesday through Friday - 10-hour shift - day shift - mid-morning, In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing a good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role. The anticipated salary range for this position is $81,000-$95,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and location. This position may also be eligible for bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package., Remote or Hybrid United States 107K-134K Annually Senior level 107K-134K Annually Senior level Fintech * Insurance * Payments * Social Impact * Financial Services Manages SBA loan closings from approval through funding, booking, and post-closing resolution. Reviews loan files, SBA forms, due diligence reports, closing conditions, legal documents, and compliance requirements. Coordinates with borrowers, attorneys, internal teams, underwriters, and third parties; maintains accurate loan-system data; prepares funding packages; processes disbursements; books loans; and resolves quality-control and post-closing exceptions. Top Skills: CaivrsChatterEtranNcinoOfacSam PNC Bank, 86K-173K Annually Mid level 86K-173K Annually Mid level Machine Learning * Payments * Security * Software * Financial Services Designs, implements, and supports hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure for federal IT operations. Leads cloud migrations, manages virtualization and identity platforms, automates infrastructure, and ensures compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and FISMA. Monitors performance, availability, capacity, backup, recovery, and security while supporting Zero Trust initiatives. Collaborates with technical teams, documents procedures, and provides ongoing customer infrastructure support. Top Skills: Active DirectoryAnsibleAws GovcloudAzure Active Directory (Entra Id)FedrampFismaHyper-VLinuxMicrosoft Azure GovernmentNistPowershellTerraformVMwareWindows ServerZero Trust

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