Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Chicago and defend against evolving digital threats. CyberSecure Solutions is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our enterprise infrastructure and ensure regulatory compliance. You'll work in a dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge tools to protect critical assets.
We offer comprehensive benefits including flexible work arrangements, professional development stipends, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration. This hybrid role allows 2 days remote work per week.
Responsibilities
- Monitor SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) for security incidents and anomalies
- Conduct threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence feeds
- Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and maintain security documentation (playbooks, runbooks, policies)
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Generate executive-level security reports and metrics for leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience in SOC operations or threat detection
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC certification preferred
- Proficiency in SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security platforms
- Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and zero-trust architecture
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail