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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Operations Analyst I - **Company:** Nielsen Company, The - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Digital Forensics, Python (Programming Language), Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Google Cloud, Office365, Cyber Threat Analysis, Juniper, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Encase, Splunk, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/senior-cyber-operations-analyst-i/9782681 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years relevant cybersecurity experience preferred * Experience with Cybersecurity Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Timeline Analysis or related * Experience or knowledge of current information security solutions and technologies, including cloud, network and host based products * Effective and efficient investigative skills across multiple technologies * Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a focus on providing continuous, proactive communications to management, peers, and stakeholders while working on incidents. * Ability and willingness to continually learn and hone cybersecurity skills * Cybersecurity certifications preferred (e.g. CISSP, Sec+, SANS/GIAC) * Familiarity with Python and Powershell a plus * Experience automating tasks via scripting or other tools (Tines,or similar SOAR) a plus * Strong problem solving abilities that help to drive forward incidents to completion and help keep Nielsen secure. * Your effective communication skills helps in collaborating with key stakeholders, and for translating technical jargon into understandable terms. * It is important that you stay current on new attack vectors, technologies, tools, and best practices as they change over time. * You have an open mind and a keen eye for details to detect anomalies and potential security issues others may overlook. * A true passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to safeguarding an organization from threats., * Security Incident and Event Management (Devo,Splunk, or similar) * Network Intrusion Detection Systems (OSSEC, Juniper, Palo Alto, or similar) * Endpoint detection and response (CrowdStrike, Defender, or similar) * Enterprise level E-Mail security (Google, O365, or similar) * Digital Forensics and Incident Response tools (Cado, EnCase, FTK, or similar) * Most operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) * Public cloud/PaaS (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) * Virtualization and Containers (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)Z ## Description * Perform host/network based forensic investigations to collect and preserve evidence related to incidents * Managing incoming queues of detection alerts, threat reports and security incidents * Interact with our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to investigate and resolve issues * Prioritizing and triaging competing incidents to maintain Service Level Agreements (SLA) * Managing investigations including escalation, organizing unstructured work and engaging resource teams across the company * Managing urgency and visibility to ensure timely response by all involved parties. * Owning an incident for it's full lifecycle, including after action reviews and follow up actions. * Communication and coordination with other cyber security professionals, internal teams, and law enforcement agencies as needed to address incidents and threats. * Maintain current knowledge of tools and best-practices in advanced persistent threats; 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