Cybersecurity Analyst

About Riot Platforms

Riot is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. The Company has Bitcoin mining data center operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado. Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Riot is advancing its Bitcoin mining operations through cutting-edge innovation, strategic expansion, and targeted procurement. Join us in building the world’s leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. 
Key attributes we are looking for
At Riot, our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives that are shaping the future of our company. Our innovative spirit has positioned us as a leader in the industry, driving advancements that are setting new standards at the intersection of Bitcoin mining and energy.
If you are passionate about Bitcoin and eager to be part of this dynamic sector, Riot is where your journey begins. We value creativity, innovation, and a relentless drive to enhance organizational efficiency. With strong communication skills and the ability to multitask, you excel at identifying problems and delivering effective solutions. You take initiative, work independently, and maintain a sharp attention to detail. At Riot, our employees aren’t just part of the future—they’re creating it.

About the role

We are looking to add a Cybersecurity Analyst to our growing IT department. In this role, you will collaborate and make decisions in efforts to protect operations, personnel and information systems against online threats and unauthorized use. You will deliver effective and efficient intrusion detection, incident response, security intelligence, threat, and vulnerability assessments.  This is a Hybrid role based in Austin, Texas. 
*Riot does not provide work related sponsorship now or in the future.* 

Essential Functions

• Support cybersecurity initiatives and collaborate with internal partners 

• Perform cloud security assessments 

• Support existing infrastructure and initiatives, as well as perform security reviews for new products 

• Assist in vendor onboarding and due diligence processes to ensure new technology vendors adhere to established compliance and cybersecurity baselines 

• Collaborate with IT team to design, build, and maintain secure and compliant applications 

• Improve data collection and analysis for strategic alignment with security monitoring strategy 

• Provide security guidance and assistance to executives and staff 

• Understand and support the Company’s security policies and procedures 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Practical experience in building and supporting process automation (e.g., scripting skills) 

• Solid understanding in Segregation of Duties (SoD) and least privilege concepts 

• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and generate effective and innovative solutions to address change 

• Ability to analyze threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) 

• Ability to travel to the Company’s various locations, depending on the needs of the Company  

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience 

• 3+ Years of IT Support and Cybersecurity experience preferred 

• Associate level knowledge of security architecture principles, identity management, networking, security protocols, application security, and DevOps CI/CD pipelines 

• Cloud experience with SaaS products, AWS, and Azure 

• Industry security certifications a plus 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401k plan with company matching
• Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!