Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructure in Chicago. This weekend shift role offers unparalleled work-life balance while defending against evolving cyber threats. Work remotely from home with quarterly on-site collaboration at our downtown Chicago hub. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including premium health coverage and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across 24/7 SIEM platforms during weekend shifts
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with rapid containment protocols
- Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing on enterprise systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during security incident response
- Document security events and prepare detailed incident reports
- Stay current with emerging threats and defensive technologies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years cybersecurity experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in network security protocols (TCP/IP, IDS/IPS)
- Experience with Linux/Windows system hardening
- Strong analytical skills and incident response documentation
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts