Chicago, IL

Security Analyst

Hybrid$111,000 - $136,000/yrPosted 2 weeks agoVisa Sponsorship

Job details

Location
Chicago, IL
Work type
Hybrid
Compensation
$111,000 - $136,000/yr
Visa
Sponsorship available
Posted
2 weeks ago
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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.
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