IT Security Analyst - Hybrid Chicago Loop Office

NORC at the University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

33d • $77,000 - $98,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The IT Security Analyst supports, reviews, and provides recommendations for improving security controls in systems that monitor and maintain NORC infrastructure and applications. The IT Security Analyst will also manage the Information Security queue for security services management. The analyst also is a primary responder for cyber and security events and will assist and support the team throughout the event. This position will have a hybrid work schedule of one to two days a week in our Chicago Loop office. DEPARTMENT: Information Technology - DSS Security & Compliance NORC's Information Technology program provides technology services to our staff and clients. Given the critical role technology plays in our day-to-day lives, we are committed to providing professional, high-quality solutions in order to further our collective goal of advancing social science research.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in Information Technology or Cyber Security
• Ability to monitor and review security and IT systems
• General understanding of IT security, infrastructure, operating systems, database and application operations
• Understands vulnerability management, network architecture, and risk management.
• Strong communication and people skills for interaction with users and other team members
• Ability to transfer knowledge for less technical management.
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred but not required: Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, BBA, or other comparable degree

Responsibilities

• Reviews security systems for anomalous behavior or activity
• Conduct security investigations and create tickets according, where needed
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the current cyber threat landscape and threats
• Ensure security events are handled when detected according to standard procedures
• Contribute to increasing the security maturity of security operations and overall IT Security
• Understand and maintain current knowledge of tools, procedures and services within IT Security.

Benefits

• Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
• Dental and vision insurance
• A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program
• Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees