Security Analyst

Equity Residential•Chicago, IL

23d•$111,000 - $136,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Security Analyst is a member of the Security Operations team and supports the production environment by protecting the organization’s electronic assets from information security threats. The role executes documented cyber threat management processes, with a focus on real-time security event analysis. It requires a demonstrable interest in information security, willingness to learn, self-directed work habits, initiative, professionalism, and teamwork. Networking and prior IT experience are a plus. The position requires onsite work Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. It also requires 24/7 availability to support operations when necessary. The Analyst may perform other duties as needed and is expected to represent the Company professionally when interacting with residents, coworkers, and the public.

Requirements

0–4 years of experience as an Incident Responder and in Security Operations.
Understanding of malware analysis processes, threat intelligence activities, Digital Forensics Incident Response, and threat hunting.
Exposure to IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, VPN concepts, VLAN configuration and concepts, and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies.
Good understanding of DMZ architectures.
Good Layer 2 through Layer 7 troubleshooting experience.
Exposure to major system applications and databases.
Good understanding and working knowledge of routing protocols.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Detail-oriented, conscientious, thorough, and accurate analysis.
Process-oriented ability to clarify objectives, evaluate options, consider implications, assess risks, and make key decisions.
Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Good planning and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments while multitasking among concurrent projects.
Ability to communicate network concepts and issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to write with clarity and accuracy.
Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse by phone and in person, interpret and communicate detailed instructions, and see well enough to use a computer and read written communications.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 15 pounds; may be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure.

Nice To Haves

Networking experience.
Prior IT experience.

Responsibilities

Execute daily incident response processes and checklists.
Manage the incident response lifecycle.
Create actionable items from threat intelligence feeds.
Participate in red team/blue team exercises.
Research and analyze possible security events, proactively identify them, and communicate status.
Document and investigate security incidents according to the security incident response policy.
Resolve service-impacting events, restore service, and provide root cause analysis.
Support the team on high-priority problems as necessary.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports as needed.
Support operations with 24/7 availability where necessary.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Represent the Company professionally and maintain a courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, and the general public.