Threat Intelligence Analyst Associate

Sentinel•Downers Grove, IL

6d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Threat Intelligence Analyst is a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and is responsible for shadowing more experienced analyst. They are provided experiential training to support alarm research and development as well as performing research on emerging threats and providing communication to our customers. With support, they act as a technical expert in our detections as well as a collaborative point of escalation for our SOC team. They analyze logs, actively pursue the most cutting-edge industry news and events, think like an attacker, and correlate information across wide data sets with the guidance of more senior analysts. This position requires you to work onsite at our Downers Grove, IL headquarters.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in a security operations related field
Excellent communication skills
GIAC Certification (Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)), or other advanced GIAC certifications and Splunk Certification or demonstratable equivalent experience is required
Strategic thinking skills include strong problem-solving and analytical skills, risk management, willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done, excellent written and verbal communications skills, goal orientation and ability to collaborate with cross functional teams in a matrix environment
Must have a car
A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
Display "ACE" factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in cybersecurity or computer science, engineering, business, or stem related field
Preferred Certifications include Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), and eLearning Security Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Responsibilities

Shadowing more experienced analysts
Experiential training to support alarm research and development
Performing research on emerging threats
Providing communication to customers
Acting as a technical expert in detections
Collaborative point of escalation for the SOC team
Analyzing logs
Actively pursuing cutting-edge industry news and events
Thinking like an attacker
Correlating information across wide data sets with guidance from senior analysts