EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Entry Level Security Analyst that will be dedicated to threat detection, prevention, and incident response.  This includes analyzing security alerts, logs, events, and information generated by our various security infrastructure appliances and systems.  This position can be located in Denver, CO or Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities: 

Threat Detection – Using the enterprise SIEM system as a primary tool, continuously monitor security alerts, logs, events, and information generated by security infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS), network proxies, active directory, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions.Event Analysis – Analyze and investigate any suspicious security events or network activity to determine if a security response or incident response effort is required.Incident Response – Perform incident response when required.  This includes applying effective interpersonal skills in order to successfully work directly with system owners, administrators, and engineers to resolve security issues, complete security investigations, and complete incident response efforts.Threat Prevention – Assist with the administration and maintenance of security infrastructure including intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security scanners, the enterprise SIEM system, firewalls, and other security infrastructure.Security Recommendations – Will use information and lessons learned from security and incident response activities to provide security recommendations to the IT Security Operations team such as recommendations for improvements to security infrastructure and/or capabilities.

Basic Requirements

Bachelors degree in information systems, computer science, cyber security or related technical field0-2 years of recent experience in an IT-related position (security analyst, security engineer, network engineer, systems engineer, systems administrator, etc.) that included cybersecurity experience and/or responsibilities.0-2 years of experience working directly with TCP/IP networking, protocols, and services, configuring, troubleshooting and deploying TCP/IP based systems and services.0-2 years of working directly with network traffic and packet analysis for the purposes of detecting and analyzing security intrusions, threats, and defensive network operations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Recent experience in a position directly related to cybersecurity (security analyst, security engineer, network security engineer, security consultant, etc.).Recent experience with security analysis in one or more of the major cloud providers:  Azure, AWS, GCPRecent experience in a position directly related to network traffic/packet analysis, intrusion detection, or incident response.Recent cybersecurity certification such as: CISSP, CEH, OSCP, Security+, or any of the SANS GIAC certifications.Functional knowledge of one or more of the following security technologies:SIEMFirewallIntrusion Detection/PreventionEndpoint Detection and ResponseSASE/SSEVulnerability ScanningCloud SecurityAnti-spam/Anti-malwareNetwork sniffersDLPAI/MLFunctional knowledge of Linux operating systems including Ubuntu, CentOS, and/or open-source tools.Functional knowledge of Windows operating systems including workstation, server, and Active DirectoryGood inter-personal skills and proven ability to work relatively independently.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $64,000.00 - $80,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.