IT Operations Security Analyst

Overview

Litera is seeking an IT Operations Security Analyst to strengthen our cybersecurity operations. In this role, you will be at the forefront of monitoring and responding to security threats across our cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll lead efforts in vulnerability management, incident response, and implementation of security controls, while collaborating across teams to ensure a resilient security posture. Your expertise will support governance and compliance initiatives, and you'll play a key role in continuous improvement through research and internal security projects.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in security operations, a proactive mindset, and a passion for safeguarding enterprise systems.

In addition, as part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position is based in Denver and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance.

We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.

Available Office

Location:

Denver

• Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitor security events across on-premises and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) using advanced SIEM/XDR tools.
• Leverage AI-driven analytics to correlate alerts and reduce false positives.
• Triage, investigate, and escalate security incidents using automated workflows (SOAR) where applicable.
• Coordinate incident response efforts with IT, Dev Ops, and cloud engineering teams.
• Assist in root cause analysis and continuously update incident response playbooks.

• Vulnerability and Threat Management: Assess and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud and on-prem assets.
• Prioritize threats using threat intelligence feeds and AI-based scoring.
• Conduct attack vector analysis and support containment strategies.
• Perform periodic attack simulations and phishing tests.

• Security Controls Implementation: Implement security controls across hybrid environments, including cloud-specific configurations.
• Enforce identity and access management policies, network segmentation, and encryption standards.
• Align controls with Zero Trust principles and document changes for audit traceability.

• Cross-Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with IT, Dev Ops, Cloud Infrastructure, and Software Engineering teams.
• Participate in Dev Sec Ops  initiatives to embed security into CI/CD workflows and deployments.

• Governance, Compliance, and Readiness: Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related frameworks.
• Maintain audit readiness through evidence collection and periodic self-assessments.
• Support remediation of compliance gaps and policy updates.

• Stay current on cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and new technologies.
• Evaluate and pilot innovative security solutions (e.g., AI-based threat detection).
• Recommend enhancements to security policies and procedures.

• Lead and contribute to security initiatives such as cloud posture improvements, automation of incident response, and deployment of next-gen security platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• 3+ years in cybersecurity operations with strong threat detection and incident response skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Sentinel) and Defender EDR/XDR tools.
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with SOAR platforms, basic scripting (Python, Power Shell) for automation, and AI-powered security tools including Microsoft Security Copilot.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF).
• Experience with Entra , CASB solutions and cloud-native security tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer…