Information Security Operations Engineer

Chicago Trading Company•Chicago, IL

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to make an immediate impact at the heart of cybersecurity? Join CTC as an Information Security Operations Engineer, where every day puts you front and center in defending our systems. This isn't just monitoring screens. It's live fire, quick thinking, and creative problem solving. You'll be using powerful tools, investigating real threats, and teaming up with passionate pros who will help you develop top-tier security skills. You'll get a backstage pass to how attacks unfold, sharpen your instincts, and design smarter, faster responses. Our Security Operations team is growing quickly, making a real impact, and leading the charge to keep our business safe. This is your chance to launch your cybersecurity career with immediate responsibility, plenty of variety, and a team that is genuinely invested in your growth. In this role, you will get an inside look at how security works at a trading firm, master core tools and playbooks, and collaborate with people who enjoy solving tough problems together. Every day is different, and every win matters.

Requirements

Genuine interest in cybersecurity operations and a drive to build a career in SOC or incident response. Internships, school projects, or labs are welcome
Basic understanding of networking, Windows and Linux systems, and enterprise technology. Able to dig into logs and troubleshoot issues
Familiarity with at least one core security tool or domain, such as SIEM, EDR, email security gateways, or identity and MFA, and ready to learn more
Strong instincts for structured troubleshooting, evidence gathering, and writing clear documentation for tickets and incident handoffs
Basic scripting or automation skills in Python or PowerShell, or a willingness to learn and automate repetitive tasks
Curiosity, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset
Detail-oriented and service-driven with a disciplined approach to procedures, meeting SLAs, and seeking ways to improve outcomes
Willingness to join on-call or after-hours rotations as needed

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with security platforms such as SIEM queries, endpoint detections, phishing analysis, or sandboxing
Familiarity with ticketing tools, incident tracking, or on-call workflows, and exposure to SOAR or automation tools
Coursework, certifications, or labs in security operations, such as Security+, Splunk fundamentals, or networking basics
Understanding of vulnerability management and experience working with engineering teams on remediation

Responsibilities

Monitor and triage alerts across security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, email, and identity, cutting through noise to kick off investigations as needed
Execute and improve incident response playbooks by gathering evidence, containing low-severity events, escalating thoughtfully, and communicating clearly
Perform daily security checks to ensure healthy systems, track issues through to closure, and keep runbooks updated
Support phishing investigations and user-reported security events, sharing findings to keep our teams protected
Assist with vulnerability and patch reviews alongside engineering, confirming that risks are remediated
Create detailed case documentation including timelines, artifacts, observables, and post-incident summaries to support learning and improvement
Suggest and build improvements for processes and playbooks, tuning detections and developing smart automations
Collaborate with technology partners across the firm, sharing context and building trust through fast, reliable service
Help teammates thrive, reduce repetitive work, improve signal over noise, and deliver consistent results