Security Operations Engineer

Pax8, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term &

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Open PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

RTD EcoPass

Job summary

Pax8, Inc. is hiring a Security Operations Engineer to monitor, detect, and respond to security events across our cloud and on-prem environments. You will coordinate incident response efforts and drive improvements to security controls with engineering and IT teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with SIEM, cloud security, and automation to reduce risk and improve detection capabilities. This role supports Denver and remote US operations, offering flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in security operations or related role.
• Experience with incident response lifecycle and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with modern SIEM platforms and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events, detect threats, and respond with timely containment and remediation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security controls and procedures.

Skills

Security Operations

Incident Response

SIEM

Threat Detection

Cloud Security

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

AWS

GCP

Job description

## Security Operations EngineerApply: Denver, CO: Remote - US: Full time: Posted Today: R-102440A Expert/[Area] Senior Manager (P4) at Pax8 leads and delivers complex workstreams with measurable business impact. Proactively identifies and implements improvements that enhance performance, reduce costs, or mitigate risks. May contribute to cross-functional initiatives, influencing outcomes beyond the immediate team. Typically requires 4–6 years of related experience.At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‐based relationships — starting with how we hire.To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.**Perks:** **At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:*** 401(k) with Company Match* Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance* Flexible Open PTO* Paid Sick Leave* Paid Parental Leave* RTD EcoPass (eligible Colorado-based employees) Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.Job Applicant Privacy Notice### About UsPax8 is the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Pax8 connects service providers and technology companies on a unified platform to discover, buy, sell, deploy and manage technology solutions for SMBs. More than 47,000 IT partners and 800,000 SMBs rely on Pax8 for expertise, automation and real-time insights to stay productive, protected and prepared for the AI economy. Learn more at pax8.com. Our purpose is to help every small business turn their dreams into reality through the power of technology. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, its business, and it IS personal. We embody Compassionate Candour by aiming to assist others with candid, actionable feedback. We Seek to Understand by being open, curious, and committed to learning. We believe in We Before Me, actively collaborating and seeking out diverse perspectives to ensure a win for Team Pax8. Our team takes pride in Do What You Say, taking ownership, honoring commitments, prioritizing, and delivering on promises. We encourage everyone to Light Up Learning by being brave and trying new ideas, embracing vulnerability, and sharing failures so everyone can learn. Finally, we are Driven by Passion, connecting personal passion to Pax8's mission, and remaining resilient in the face of adversity and uncertainty in pursuit of our goals. At Pax8, we are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best!