Threat Investigation Analyst

Sentinel•Downers Grove, IL

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Operations Center Analyst will be responsible for planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data. This person will act as a first responder to cyber-incidents. They report cyber threats and then implement changes to protect our Customer’s environments. Your ability to analyze real traffic and associated artifacts: malicious, normal, and application traffic; and demonstrate the ability to differentiate malicious traffic from false positives will be critical in this position. This is a full time role and the schedule for this role is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7am-5:30pm (4 X 10). This is a full-time position reporting onsite to our Downers Grove, IL office.

Requirements

1+ years’ experience in a security related position
Required minimum certifications (Security+)
Experience performing daily system monitoring and health checks for various security products
Confident triaging alerts and reports of incidents
Confident analyzing real traffic and associated artifacts: malicious, normal, and application traffic; and demonstrate the ability to differentiate malicious traffic from false positives
Configuring firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures
Understanding of how DNS works for both legitimate and malicious purposes
Understanding basic network protocols and traffic flow in an enterprise environment
The ability to communicate clearly with verbal and written skills
The candidate must meet and uphold CJIS requirements
The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
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
We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data.
Acting as a first responder to cyber-incidents.
Reporting cyber threats and implementing changes to protect customer environments.
Analyzing real traffic and associated artifacts (malicious, normal, and application traffic).
Differentiating malicious traffic from false positives.
Performing daily system monitoring and health checks for various security products.
Triaging alerts and reports of incidents.
Configuring firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures.
Staying current on IT security trends, vulnerabilities, and news.
Recommending security enhancements.