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The Business Technologies Division at Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Information Security Analyst to support its Information Security team. The selected consultant will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents and security events across DEN's environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Security Operations Center activities, SIEM monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, threat intelligence analysis, and security tool management. The role requires the ability to communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Monitor and analyze security alerts generated through SIEM platforms.
Investigate cybersecurity incidents reported through DEN's ticketing systems.
Conduct security event triage to determine:
Scope
Severity
Urgency
Business impact
Execute containment, mitigation, and remediation activities according to established procedures.
Escalate incidents when necessary and provide recommendations for resolution.

Threat Hunting & Threat Intelligence

Perform proactive threat hunting across DEN's network and systems.
Review and analyze cybersecurity advisories from sources such as:
US-CERT
A-ISAC
Security vendors
Industry threat intelligence feeds
Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), attack patterns, and emerging threats.
Recommend preventive and detective security measures based on intelligence findings.

Process Development & Documentation

Develop and document incident response procedures when existing playbooks are unavailable.
Leverage industry best practices and open-source frameworks to improve response capabilities.
Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, investigations, and remediation actions.
Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC operations and security processes.

Additional Duties

Support other cybersecurity initiatives and tasks assigned by management.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business teams to strengthen DEN's security posture.

Required Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 2+ years of experience working as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst.
Hands-on experience with:
Security monitoring
Incident response
Threat hunting
Threat intelligence analysis
Security event investigation

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of:

TCP/IP Networking
Routing & Switching
DNS
NTP
TLS/SSL
Ping
Traceroute
Network troubleshooting fundamentals

Preferred Skills

Experience with one or more of the following technologies:

Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender
CrowdStrike
Similar Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms

Desired Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to explain technical security concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
Attention to detail and incident ownership mindset.
Commitment to cybersecurity best practices and continuous learning.

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