Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity defense team as a Night Shift Analyst in Chicago. Protect critical infrastructure while the city sleeps. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and career growth in a 24/7 security operations center. Enjoy Chicago's vibrant nightlife while advancing your career in digital defense.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM platforms during overnight hours
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents in real-time
- Perform forensic analysis of security breaches and document findings
- Collaborate with global security teams during critical incidents
- Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing on night shift
- Generate comprehensive security incident reports for leadership
- Stay current with emerging threats and attack vectors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and IDS/IPS systems
- Strong understanding of network protocols and cloud security
- Ability to work independently during overnight hours
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Excellent written communication for incident reporting