Cyber Security Threat Analyst

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC is seeking a Cyber Security Threat Analyst in Chicago to monitor, triage, and respond to security incidents. You will utilize threat intelligence to stay ahead of threats and collaborate with IT teams to improve secure configurations.

The role involves developing new detection rules, maintaining security tools, and acting as a subject matter expert in incident responses. A strong focus on knowledge sharing and security program value is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Cybersecurity/IT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds to stay informed about emerging threats.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations
• Develop and implement new detection rules.
• Maintain and configure security tools and technologies.
• Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring and incident response.
• Acts as subject matter expert for security incident responses.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Information Security Program
• Participate in knowledge sharing with other analysts/engineers and develop solutions efficiently.

Skills

EDR experience

SIEM platforms

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Threat hunting

Collaboration with IT teams

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Cybersecurity/IT

6+ years IT experience or 3+ years cybersecurity

Certifications: CompTIA Security+, GIAC InfoSec Fundamentals, CISSP

Tools

CrowdStrike

Defender for Endpoint

SentinelOne

Sentinel

Splunk

LogRhythm

Exabeam

Google SecOps

Azure Sentinel

Entra

Key Vault

Web proxy

DLP

CASB

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***

***Position is bonus eligible***

Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Cyber Security Threat Analyst. Candidate will be monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents within the organization including analysis of threat intelligence and threat hunting operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds to stay informed about emerging threats.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations
• Develop and implement new detection rules.
• Maintain and configure security tools and technologies.
• Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring and incident response.
• Acts as subject matter expert for security incident responses.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Information Security Program
• Participate in knowledge sharing with other analysts/engineers and develop solutions efficiently.

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Cybersecurity, Information Technology related fields (or equivalent experience).
• Experience – At least six years of experience in an information technology-related field or a minimum of three years of direct cybersecurity experience (required).
• Certificates, Licensures, Registrations: CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals or Security Essentials Certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Qualifications

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, LogRhythm, Exabeam, Google SecOps) including event analysis, log collection/management, alert generation, investigations, and reporting
• Azure cloud modules (e.g., Sentinel, Defender, Entra, Identity, Key Vault)
• Endpoint security technologies/agents (e.g., web proxy, DLP, CASB)
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Preferred Skills

• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms
• Additional security technologies including Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), firewalls, content filtering, and vulnerability scanning/management solutions