Cyber Security Analyst

Mindlance; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s degree in IT systems or a related field. Responsibilities include monitoring cyber security incidents and configuring various tools like Splunk and Solarwinds. This role focuses on ensuring the security of information systems and providing IT support.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT systems or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement a process for cyber security monitoring.
• Configure and administer logging aggregation and security event monitoring tools.
• Provide general IT support, including application patching and remote access.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Application patching

Remote access administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT systems or related discipline

Tools

Splunk

Solarwinds

Industrial Defender

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement a process for cyber security monitoring, incident detection, and incident response.
• Configure and administer logging aggregation and security event monitoring tools (e.g., Industrial Defender, Splunk).
• Configure and maintain performance monitoring tools (e.g., Solarwinds, Uptime, CA Spectrum).
• Configure tools and endpoint systems to use SNMP for monitoring.
• Provide general IT support, including application patching, client updates, remote access, and administration tools.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT systems or a related discipline.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.