Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite security team in Chicago, IL. Due to an escalation in regional cyber threats, our client is conducting urgent hiring to secure their infrastructure immediately. This is a critical role requiring deep expertise in threat detection and incident response.
Key Highlights:
- Immediate Start: Onboarding within 2 weeks.
- High Impact: Directly responsible for protecting sensitive data.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with the latest SIEM and cloud security tools.
Join us in defending against the evolving landscape of cybercrime.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents in real-time using SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel).
- Conduct thorough forensic analysis to identify the root cause of security breaches.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on internal networks.
- Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs to ensure network integrity.
- Enforce security policies and compliance standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports and incident response playbooks.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud security models (AWS/Azure).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for security automation.
- Deep understanding of malware analysis and threat hunting methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.