Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Chicago and become the guardian of digital assets at a Fortune 500 company. We're urgently seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to detect, investigate, and neutralize threats in a high-stakes environment. This role offers cutting-edge tools, mentorship from industry veterans, and direct impact on our security posture. Work in a collaborative, fast-paced culture where your expertise protects critical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Monitor SIEM platforms and analyze security alerts to identify potential threats
- Conduct forensic investigations on security incidents and document findings
- Implement security controls and harden systems against emerging vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO standards
- Develop incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises
- Generate executive-level security reports and metrics dashboards
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SOC environments
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification (required)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR solutions
- Strong understanding of network protocols and cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Experience with threat hunting frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities