Security Analyst

Equity Residential•Chicago, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Junior Security Analyst to join its Security Operations team and help protect the company’s production environment and electronic assets from evolving information security threats. The role follows documented cyber threat management processes and focuses on real-time security event analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and investigation of potential security events. The successful candidate will bring analytical thinking, attention to detail, professionalism, initiative, and a willingness to learn and work both independently and collaboratively. Networking knowledge and prior IT experience are beneficial. The position requires onsite attendance Monday through Thursday, with remote work permitted on Fridays. The role may also require operational support outside standard business hours, including participation in activities requiring 24/7 availability when necessary. Salary is $111,000–$136,000 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus of 10.5%. Starting pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

At least 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.
Ability to research threat intelligence and identify actionable information relevant to security operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to thorough, accurate work.
Ability to evaluate technical information, identify risks, consider potential implications, and support informed decisions.
Ability to learn security tools, technologies, and processes and adapt to evolving information security threats.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Strong organizational skills and a conscientious approach to analysis and documentation.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to write clearly, accurately, and professionally when documenting incidents, preparing reports, and communicating findings.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams.
Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
Ability to clarify objectives, evaluate options, assess risks, and support sound decisions.
Ability to meet deadlines and commitments while managing concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the company’s business environment and applicable grooming and dress code guidelines; employees assigned a property uniform are expected to wear it as required.
Flexibility to provide support outside standard business hours, including participation in operational activities requiring 24/7 availability when necessary.
Ability to converse verbally by phone and in person, interpret and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions, and use a computer and read written communications.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 15 pounds and, depending on the property structure, climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

Networking knowledge.
Prior IT experience.

Responsibilities

Execute daily incident response processes and follow established security operations checklists.
Manage the incident response lifecycle, including identifying, investigating, documenting, and supporting resolution of security incidents.
Research and analyze potential security events, identify threats, and proactively communicate findings and status updates.
Document and investigate security incidents in accordance with established incident response policies.
Support resolution of service-impacting events, assist with service restoration, and provide root cause analysis.
Assist the Security Operations team with high-priority incidents and complex technical issues.
Review threat intelligence feeds and translate relevant findings into actionable security tasks.
Research and analyze data to investigate potential security threats and identify suspicious activity.
Support threat hunting and analyze potential indicators of compromise.
Participate in red team and blue team exercises to strengthen security awareness, identify vulnerabilities, and improve incident response capabilities.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports to support security operations and incident investigations.
Apply networking knowledge to support security investigations and troubleshoot network and system issues across Layers 2 through 7.
Use understanding of DMZ architectures and major system applications and databases to assist with security event analysis and incident investigations.
Collaborate with IT and Security Operations team members to identify root causes, resolve technical issues, and support production environment stability.
Follow established security processes and contribute to consistent execution of incident response procedures.
Communicate security findings, incident status, and technical issues clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Provide operational support outside standard business hours as needed for 24/7 operations.
Represent Vivmark Residential professionally and maintain a courteous, service-oriented approach with residents, coworkers, and the general public.
Perform other duties as assigned.