Security Analyst II

$90,000 - $105,000 / year
Application Deadline: 6/10/2025
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
Vertafore is seeking a full-time Security Analyst II in Denver, CO to join its Information Risk Management team. As a Security Analyst II working in Vertafore's Denver office, you will start building knowledge to become the subject-matter expert within Vertafore's Information Risk Management program which encompasses Security, Compliance and Risk Management. The Security Analyst II is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents while supporting security operations and compliance initiatives. This mid-level role requires hands-on experience with security tools, incident response, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate has a solid technical foundation in cybersecurity and a proactive approach to improving security defenses. This is a highly collaborative position, working with representatives from other key departments throughout Vertafore, ensuring that we have effective processes and controls in place, leading various projects, and reporting on program status on a regular basis.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:
Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

• Work with management and business leaders to fulfill Information Risk Management's strategy.

• Monitor and triage alerts from current controls.

• Analyze and interpret threat intelligence to improve defenses.

• Assist with security assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2).

• Participate in security incident response and forensic investigations.

• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and trends.

• Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts, Identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across IT environments.

• Document security events, findings, and operational processes including root cause analysis, and partner with teams to implement corrective actions.

• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

• Continuously monitor security alerts and events using security tools.

• Mentor junior security analysts and provide training on security best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Hungry to learn and grow in a fast-growing technology company.

• Clear communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to the intended audience.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat analysis, vulnerability management, and incident response.

• Can carry out specific tasks and execute plans while providing constructive feedback.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Experience with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewalls.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a dynamically changing environment.

• Requires minimal management attention-self managed and can work in a fluid environment.

• Must be inquisitive and quick learner with attention to detail.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls).

• Basic knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Seeking candidate with 3 to 6 years relevant experience in Information Security.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

• Certifications such as Security+, CEH, GSEC, or equivalent preferred.

• Experience in a fast-paced, ever-changing and growing environment preferred.

• Experience with AWS and cloud-based services preferred.

• Experience with Information Security, e.g. firewalls & networks, security controls, monitoring tools preferred.

• Experience with SOC operations, incident response, or threat analysis is a plus.

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) preferred.

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 10% of the time.

• Located and working from an office location.

• Availability for on-call support as needed for security incidents.

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).

• Frequent sitting and/or standing.

THE VERTAFORE STORY
Over the past 50 years, Vertafore has advanced the entire insurance distribution channel with the best software solutions in the industry. Today, we're proud to say hundreds of thousands of Vertafore users rely on our solutions to write business faster, reduce costs, and fuel growth by increasing collaboration and streamlining processes. Vertafore leads the industry with secure, cloud-based mobile products that provide superior reporting and analytics, delivering actionable insight- right when customers need it most. We partner with other leading technology companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to improve the way our customers do business and serve their customers.
The Vertafore Way
Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.• Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.• Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.• Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.• Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.• Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.• We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.
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Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings .
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
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