Job details
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $111,000 - $136,000/yr
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- hcjm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
About this role
Vivmark Residential is hiring a Junior Security Analyst to help protect its production environment and electronic assets from information security threats. The role supports security operations through real-time event analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, technical investigations, and collaboration with IT and Security Operations.
What you'll do:
- Executes daily incident response processes and follows established security operations checklists
- Manages the incident response lifecycle, including identifying, investigating, documenting, and supporting the resolution of security incidents
- Researches and analyzes potential security events to identify threats and proactively communicate findings and status updates
- Documents and investigates security incidents in accordance with established security incident response policies
- Supports the resolution of service-impacting events, assists with service restoration, and provides root cause analysis
- Assists the Security Operations team with high-priority incidents and complex technical issues as needed
- Reviews threat intelligence feeds and translates relevant findings into actionable security tasks
- Conducts research and data analysis to investigate potential security threats and identify suspicious activity
- Supports threat hunting activities and the analysis of potential indicators of compromise
- Participates in red team and blue team exercises to strengthen security awareness, identify potential vulnerabilities, and improve incident response capabilities
- Prepares ad hoc analyses and reports to support security operations and incident investigations
- Applies knowledge of networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, VPNs, VLANs, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching technologies, to support security investigations
What they're looking for:
- The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong interest in information security, a willingness to learn, and the initiative to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader team
- Networking knowledge and prior IT experience are beneficial
- The successful candidate will demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to respond to security incidents in a fast-paced operational environment
- Minimum of two years of experience in incident response, security operations, or a related information technology field
- Foundational understanding of malware analysis processes, threat intelligence activities, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), and threat hunting
- Exposure to networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, VPNs, VLANs, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching technologies
- Understanding of DMZ architectures and network security concepts
- Experience or exposure to troubleshooting technical issues across Layers 2 through 7
- Familiarity with major system applications and databases
- Good understanding of routing protocols and fundamental networking concepts
- Ability to investigate potential security events, analyze technical information, and support incident response activities
- Understanding of security incident response processes and the importance of accurate incident documentation
Benefits:
- Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus of 10.5%.
- Onsite attendance Monday through Thursday, with remote work permitted on Fridays.
- Investment in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities.
Ready to apply to Equity Residential?
ApplyBolt finds matching jobs, tailors your resume, and submits applications for you.