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Cyber Security Analyst

AT DISH
DISH

Cyber Security Analyst

Littleton, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 72,400.00 - 103,400.00 per year

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

The main focus of the Cyber Security Analyst is to identify, analyze, contain, and eradicate threats on enterprise systems and infrastructure. As the first line of defense, the Cyber Security Analyst will use data analysis, threat intelligence, and cutting-edge security technologies to detect and handle cybersecurity events and incidents. The candidate must have a curious investigative mind, a passion for information security, and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to audiences of varied levels of knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide timely detection, identification, triaging, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
  • Use cyber defense tools for continuous monitoring and analysis to identify anomalies and malicious activity
  • Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment
  • Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on systems and information
  • Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the impact of an observed attack
  • Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of data sets
  • Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate alerts and harden the enterprise with preventative controls
  • Use, and develop monitoring and handling processes for, current and new security tools
  • Be a mentor and subject matter expert for other IT teams and more junior team members
Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, related discipline, or commensurate industry experience
  • 2-4 years experience in Security Operations


Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of the incident response lifecycle and experience with cyber security investigations
  • Manage multiple complex assignments based on criticality in a timely and professional manner
  • Experience working both independently and as part of a worldwide team


Desired Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience with digital forensic analysis
  • Experience with cyber threat intelligence
  • Experience with various security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, EDR, IDS/IPS, etc.)
  • Experience with building and maintaining alerting across various types of security tools
  • Prior experience working with in the following areas:
    • Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT)
    • Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC)
    • Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Knowledge of intrusion tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Knowledge of cloud environment security response
  • The following certifications are strongly desired:
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan. All benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

Client-provided location(s): Littleton, CO, USA
Job ID: Dish-89135
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns