Security Operations Analyst I

Modivcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 56,200 - 77,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and

AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Modivcare is seeking a Security Operations Analyst I in Denver to monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events across the enterprise. You will triage alerts, conduct Tier I analysis, and work with SOC, MSSPs, and IT teams to strengthen detection and response capabilities.

The role supports vulnerability management, regulatory compliance activities, and ongoing improvements to security tooling and playbooks.

Qualifications

• Foundational cybersecurity concepts and incident response principles.
• Experience with security monitoring, investigations, and triage.
• Understanding of HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, SOX or similar frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and triage security alerts from enterprise platforms.
• Perform Tier I analysis and escalate as needed to Security Engineering.
• Collaborate with SOC, MSSPs, and IT teams to improve detection and response.
• Develop and maintain alert rules, dashboards, and incident playbooks.
• Support vulnerability management and regulatory evidence gathering.

Skills

Active Directory knowledge

Windows Server

AWS

Linux

TCP/IP networking

SIEM platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Endpoint security tools

Vulnerability management

Cloud security technologies

Regulatory compliance tooling

Job description

## Security Operations Analyst IApplylocations: Denver, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR103762Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you!As a Security Operations Analyst I, you'll play a critical role in protecting Modivcare's technology environment by monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity events across the enterprise. You'll serve as a frontline member of our Security Operations team, helping identify potential threats, triage security alerts, and support incident response activities while partnering with Security Engineering, IT Operations, and Governance, Risk & Compliance teams.In this role, you'll help strengthen our overall security posture by monitoring security tools, improving detection capabilities, supporting vulnerability management, and assisting with regulatory compliance initiatives. You'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of cybersecurity technologies while helping ensure our systems remain secure, reliable, and available for the members and clients we serve.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in cybersecurity who enjoys solving technical problems, learning new technologies, and working in a collaborative environment where security is a top priority.### This role...* Monitor, investigate, and triage security alerts generated from enterprise security platforms and monitored systems.* Perform Tier I analysis of security events, determine appropriate response actions, and escalate incidents to Security Engineering when necessary.* Partner with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to improve alert quality, detection coverage, and response processes.* Develop, maintain, and enhance security alerting rules, monitoring configurations, dashboards, and operational playbooks.* Monitor endpoint protection, cloud environments, SaaS applications, and other security controls to ensure effective coverage across the enterprise.* Assist with security investigations, incident response activities, penetration testing efforts, and vulnerability management initiatives.* Produce recurring reports and dashboards that track security events, trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and overall security posture.* Support compliance initiatives by assisting with evidence gathering and reporting for HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.* Partner with Information Security, IT Operations, IT Risk, and Governance, Risk & Compliance teams to improve operational security and reduce organizational risk.* Participate in an on-call rotation to support security monitoring and incident response outside of normal business hours.* Document security procedures, incident response activities, monitoring configurations, and changes within the IT Service Management (ITSM) platform.* Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices while continuously improving operational effectiveness.* Participate in other projects and perform additional duties as assigned.### We are interested in speaking with individuals with the following...* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required.* Zero (0) or more years of cybersecurity, information technology, or related experience.* Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, security operations, and incident response principles.* Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows operating systems, AWS, Linux, and TCP/IP networking.* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills with the ability to investigate technical issues.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong documentation abilities.* Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, vulnerability management, or cloud security technologies preferred.* Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC, CySA+, CISSP, CRISC, or other cybersecurity certifications are preferred.* Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Salary: $56, 200-$77,300The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Primarily seated work; extensive computer and telephone use; occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 lbs.Modivcare’s positions are posted and open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days dependent on the type of role, the number of roles, and the number of applications received. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. **We value our team members and realize the importance of benefits for you and your family.**Modivcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to include the following:* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance* Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D* Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)* Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Pre-Tax and Post --Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match* Paid Time Off* Paid Parental Leave* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)*Modivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*