Security Analyst

Inceed; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inceed partners with a Denver-based company to identify a skilled Security Analyst to join their team. You will help protect systems, enforce access controls, and respond quickly to threats while supporting cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring for suspicious activity, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and building SIEM rules. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years IT, cloud experience, Azure, and familiarity with NIST, MITRE ATT&CK.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of IT experience.
• 1-2 years of public cloud experience.
• 1-2 years in enterprise IT environments.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts.
• Experience responding to security incidents.
• Ability to document findings with clarity and accuracy.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS or similar regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of Azure public cloud environments.
• Understanding of NIST and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
• Experience building SIEM rules and alerts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for suspicious activity and investigate potential security incidents.
• Support vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Implement and maintain security protocols and controls.
• Respond to phishing emails and other reported threats.
• Review user access and support least-privilege practices.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding access workflows.
• Document incidents, findings, and remediation efforts clearly.
• Recommend tools and countermeasures to improve security posture.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security best practices.
• Help educate employees on security awareness and safe practices.

Skills

IT experience

Public cloud experience

Enterprise IT

Network security

Incident response

Documentation

PCI-DSS

Azure

NIST ATT&CK

SIEM rules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security

CompTIA Security+

Certified Ethical Hacker

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash scripting

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Compensation: $80,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Security Analyst to join their team!

This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented security professional who enjoys protecting systems, strengthening access controls, and responding quickly to emerging threats. You’ll play a key role in supporting cybersecurity operations, improving visibility across the environment, and helping build a more secure future for the organization.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Monitor for suspicious activity and investigate potential security incidents
• Support vulnerability assessments and security audits
• Implement and maintain security protocols and controls
• Respond to phishing emails and other reported threats
• Review user access and support least-privilege practices
• Manage onboarding and offboarding access workflows
• Document incidents, findings, and remediation efforts clearly
• Recommend tools and countermeasures to improve security posture
• Collaborate with teams to embed security best practices
• Help educate employees on security awareness and safe practices

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 2-5 years of IT experience
• 1-2 years of public cloud experience
• 1-2 years in enterprise IT environments
• Strong understanding of network security concepts
• Experience responding to security incidents
• Ability to document findings with clarity and accuracy
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS or similar regulatory standards
• Knowledge of Azure public cloud environments
• Understanding of NIST and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
• Experience building SIEM rules and alerts

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Certified Ethical Hacker certification
• Experience with endpoint security tools
• Exposure to PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting
• Knowledge of CIS security standards
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM
• Background supporting security awareness training
• This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

Other Information:

• Support center environment with a focus on accurate, timely communication
• Cross-functional collaboration is an important part of the role
• Fast-paced setting with tight timelines and changing priorities
• Strong emphasis on documentation, transparency, and teamwork

If you are interested in learning more about the Security Analyst opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.