Cyber Security Specialist (Entry Level)
Location: Denver, CO * Green Bay, WI * Duluth, MN (hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt
Experience: 1–3 years
Salary Range: $50,000–$65,000 (DOE)
About Technology Architects
Technology Architects is an MSP that helps small and mid-sized businesses stay secure, productive, and cost-efficient. Our promise—“We protect your business, your people and your budget.” We’re growing and looking for an early-career Cyber Security Specialist who’s excited to learn, own outcomes, and help clients reduce risk every day.
What You’ll Do
- Security Monitoring & Response
- Monitor alerts from EDR/AV (e.g., Microsoft Defender), email security (e.g., Proofpoint), firewalls (e.g., Cisco/Meraki), and RMM agents; triage, contain, and escalate incidents.
- Investigate phishing reports, perform URL/file analysis, and coordinate user comms and remediation.
- Vulnerability & Hardening
- Run vulnerability scans, track remediation, and apply secure configuration baselines (CIS Controls v8, IG1/IG2 focus).
- Assist with patch management across endpoints, servers, and cloud services.
- Identity & Access
- Help implement MFA/Conditional Access, privileged access reviews, and least-privilege policies in Microsoft 365/Entra ID.
- Email & Data Protection
- Maintain anti-phishing/anti-spam policies, safe-link/attachment rules, and DLP baselines; assist with backup verification (e.g., Acronis) and restore tests.
- Documentation & Client Communication
- Create tickets with clear diagnostics and actions; maintain runbooks and client security profiles; contribute to QBR inputs and security reporting.
- Security Awareness
- Support phishing simulations and brief trainings; turn incident trends into practical guidance for end users.
- Continuous Improvement
- Track KPIs (SLA compliance, MTTR, CSAT); suggest control improvements and automation opportunities.
What You’ll Bring
- 1–3 years in an IT or security role (MSP or multi-tenant environment a plus).
- Working knowledge of:
- Microsoft 365/Entra ID security features (MFA, Conditional Access, Defender, Secure Score).
- Endpoint security (EDR/AV), basic SIEM/event analysis concepts, and network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).
- Email security concepts (phishing, spoofing, DMARC/DKIM/SPF).
- Familiarity with the CIS Controls v8 and baseline hardening practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tickets in a fast-moving environment and escalate effectively.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a background check.
Nice to Have (or Willing to Earn in First 6–12 Months)
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Microsoft SC-900/SC-200, Cisco CCNA, GIAC GFACT.
- Hands-on with: Meraki/Cisco firewalls, Proofpoint, Acronis (or Veeam), PowerShell, KQL/M365 Defender Advanced Hunting, vulnerability scanners.
- Exposure to BCDR testing and security incident post-mortems.
Why Technology Architects
- Impact across many clients and industries in a collaborative, process-driven MSP.
- Clear growth paths into Incident Response, Security Engineering, or vCISO/GRC tracks.
- Paid training and certification support, modern toolset, and knowledgeable peers.
- Competitive compensation: $50,000–$65,000 DOE, plus benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO), and professional development.
Work Model
Hybrid preferred near Denver, Green Bay, or MSP. Occasional after-hours work for incidents/maintenance windows; minimal travel to client sites as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $63,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Duluth, M
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