Cybersecurity Analyst

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No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment. 

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Position Summary:

The Cybersecurity Analyst works in Pax8’s Security Operations team, Compliance Analysts and intermittently with all other departments, under the guidance of Security Operations leadership and senior staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform security tasks according to written and/or verbal instructions detailed by the Security Operations team
• Contributes to meetings, special projects, and daily activities to support corporate environment
• Research and maintain a current working knowledge of the evolving threat-scape, including new attack methodologies, threat vectors, and vulnerabilities
• Develop and deliver knowledge base documentation, standard operating procedures, and training documentation for review by Security Operations
• Proactively identify and initiate tasks and projects to improve the security posture of the environment
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation to facilitate timely response to alerts and incidents

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

• At least two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a similar role
• Unimpeachable integrity, character, courage, and honesty
• Engineering mindset to develop & troubleshoot issues with an empirical & methodical approach
• Self-starter mentality that defaults to action and thinks creatively on how to overcome challenges
• Effective communication skills to interface with both internal teams and vendors on complex issues and enthusiastic timelines
• Comfortable with remote communications technologies such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom video conferencing
• Ability to develop and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Ability to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently
• Ability to actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development opportunities
• Ability to anticipate and adopt innovations in business-building digital and technology applications

Required Education & Certifications:

• B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience
• Security + or other entry level certificates

Compensation:

• Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $65,000 or more depending on experience

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*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location. 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:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS distributor, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and  high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.    Pax8 not only wins numerous awards in our field but we have time and again been voted among the best places to work in Denver. We are committed to our goal of being the #1 employer of choice!   We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.        Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.