Cyber Security Analyst

Methode Electronics Inc.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance

Wellness program and time-off benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to ensure the security of its IT infrastructure. You will manage and optimize enterprise security systems, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to threats while keeping management informed of vulnerabilities.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years of security experience, relevant certifications, and proven organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefit programs including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with industry standard security principles.
• Experience in a global environment and managing sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-task environment.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Systems Administrator for security systems.
• Monitors network security and incident response.
• Coordinates penetration testing and risk assessment.

Skills

Cyber Security Principles

Vulnerability Assessments

Incident Response

Penetration Testing

Project Coordination

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Security Certification (CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+)

Tools

Palo Alto

Sentinel One

Crowdstrike

Rapid7

Proofpoint DLP+

Job description

Overview

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding Methode’s IT infrastructure by managing and optimizing enterprise security systems, monitoring network activity, responding to potential threats, and ensuring continuous protection of internal and external environments through vulnerability assessments, incident response, penetration testing coordination, and proactive risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Systems Administrator for Methode’s security systems
• Monitors network security, including incident response and escalation
• Provides risk assessment and remediation recommendations
• Monitors logs of public facing systems to detect abnormalities and intrusions
• Runs vulnerability scans across internal and external hosts
• Coordinates penetration testing
• Tracks remediation and follow-up of audit and assessment activities
• Keeps management informed of threats and vulnerabilities to Methode’s systems
• Assists with maintaining accurate and current IT security related documentation
• Provides guidance to lower-level technical staff on solving difficult technical issues
• Develops and maintains operational processes to ensure global security standards are met
• Administers security systems hardware, software, and networks
• Works with vendors in managed services or hosted environments
• Creates project plans for upgrades and new implementations
• Creates and presents status reports and findings reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with direct exposure and use of industry standard security principles and automated technologies
• Security Certification (examples: CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+)
• Experience with Palo Alto, Sentinel One, Crowdstrike, Rapid7, Proofpoint DLP+
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Solid background in project coordination and oversight
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as needed
• Experience working in a global environment
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced multi-task environment
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Exceptional customer‑face forward service skills
• Experience in procuring security services and vendor management
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics does not provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Base Pay

The base pay hiring rate for this position is $84,000 to $127,000 annually.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance
• Wellness program and time‑off benefits
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with company contribution

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks, including computer typing. Occasionally immediate reaching and overhead reaching, frequent standing for varied amounts of time, frequent walking, squatting or bending, occasional climbing stairs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO poster available here.