Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team as a Cybersecurity Analyst in Chicago! At SecureNet Solutions, we protect Fortune 500 clients from evolving digital threats. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge security operations while enjoying competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.
We're seeking a proactive analyst to monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement robust defense strategies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor SIEM platforms and security tools to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats
- Investigate security incidents, document findings, and coordinate remediation efforts
- Develop and maintain security monitoring dashboards and alerting protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises
- Implement security controls and hardening measures for network infrastructure
- Stay current with emerging threats and industry best practices
- Generate comprehensive security reports for leadership and compliance purposes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on security operations experience
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISA certification preferred
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and threat detection methodologies
- Strong understanding of network protocols and system architectures
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities