Cybersecurity Analyst

Apexcybersecurity; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Chicago seeks an Information Security Analyst. The role involves managing security findings, evaluating risks, and implementing security measures across systems, while engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant experience in IT security and security-related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in IT security with Bachelor's Degree.
• 4 years in IT security with High School/GED.
• Experience in Security Engineering and IT Governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate systems to identify weaknesses and risks.
• Implement new security measures and document changes.
• Develop and execute security controls to prevent attacks.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Vulnerability Testing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT Security

High School/GED

Job description

Apex Cybersecurity Solutions Cybersecurity Analyst Chicago, IL·Remote·Full time

Seeking an Information Security Analyst to manage open security findings. This role requires experience across various security domains, effective stakeholder engagement, setting clear expectations, and diligent follow-up to ensure the security of the organization. If you possess the skills to drive security remediation efforts and uphold security best practices, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Description

Seeking an Information Security Analyst to manage open security findings. This role requires experience across various security domains, effective stakeholder engagement, setting clear expectations, and diligent follow-up to ensure the security of the organization. If you possess the skills to drive security remediation efforts and uphold security best practices, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assesses and evaluates systems to identify weaknesses and assess risk; performs vulnerability testing.
2. Implements new or upgraded security measures or controls, and documents system or process changes.
3. Reviews security violation reports or logs, investigates possible security exceptions and coordinates with internal teams or external agencies as needed, including managed service providers.
4. Develops and executes security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce, and web-based systems. May advise on security controls for projects.
5. May advise on penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of applications, operating systems, and/or networks. May conduct complex cleanup of legacy environments.
6. Researches and evaluates cybersecurity threats and performs root cause analysis.
7. Assists in the creation and implementation of security solutions, including conducting vendor assessments to ensure compliance with security contract language and security requirements.
8. May conduct remediation management or governance and escalations on vendors or operational issues requiring a solution.
9. May perform as “Level 3” support if the Managed Service Provider is unable to resolve an issue.
10. Reviews projects to ensure alignment with Security Requirements and/or represents info security on projects. May oversee a particular area of Managed Service.
11. Provides information to management, including producing and delivering dashboards, metrics, and other reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of experience in IT security OR High School/GED with at least 4 years of experience in IT security.
• Experience in Security Engineering, Threat Response, Security Operations, IT Operations, IT Compliance, and/or IT Governance.
• Willing to travel up to 10% for business purposes (within and out of state).