About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Who We Are
Denver International Airport (
DEN
) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work two (2) days in office at Denver International Airport. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
What You’ll Do
We are currently seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst to join our team. The Information Security team is responsible for the protection of DEN’s information, infrastructure, and IT services by the application of the following programs: security architecture, security operations, risk management, and compliance.
Specifically, as the Senior IT Security Analyst for DEN, you will:
Develop, maintain, and optimize SIEM detections that align with industry threats and known exploits.
Work with DEN engineers and third-party service providers to optimize inputs to SIEM.
Monitor DEN information security control systems and IT system logs for anomalous events and respond in accordance with the cybersecurity incident response plan.
Conduct project risk assessments and collaborate with various DEN teams to securely implement DEN technology initiatives.
Create and maintain information security specific standards and procedures.
Evaluate new software and hardware request for alignment with security policies and applicable regulatory requirements, providing guidance to project teams and acting as security consultant in system installation and evaluation.
Provide direct administrative support to cybersecurity specific applications and appliances.
Respond to inquiries, requests, and incidents received through DEN’s ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and follow up.
Support security investigations and contribute to the timely resolution of security incidents while minimizing their impact to DEN.
Partner with Specialists and the Manager to implement security-focused projects, including scope and design, definition requirements, procedures, testing, documentation, and implementation.
Monitor information security trends and keep leadership informed about information security issues relevant to DEN.
Mentor less experienced information security team members on common tasks like threat hunting and risk assessments.
Create meaningful security program metrics suitable for DEN leadership.
Explore, research, and recommend new processes and technologies to improve DEN’s information security program.
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Well-rounded cybersecurity experience including systems administration and optimization.
Eagerness to address internal customer issues and steward trouble tickets to resolution.
Experience consulting with IT professionals and advising on security architecture and proper security controls.
Adaptability and eagerness to assume various roles and responsibilities.
Security Operations Center (SOC) experience including performing incident analysis and response, triage, and threat hunting.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related field.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of administering information security systems to include any or all of the following: information security architecture, information security procedures and controls, physical security, attack & penetration testing, application testing, information assurance program gap analysis and incident response.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Additional Information
FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
Snow/Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 9/25/2024 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
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Job Profile
CI3294 IT Security Analyst SeniorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
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.Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$89,144.00 - $147,088.00Starting Pay
$110,000 - $125,000/yearAgency
Denver International AirportThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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