Cybersecurity Operations Associate

Corient Services LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,600 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Employer paid dental, vision & life insurance

Paid maternity & parental leave

Training Reimbursement

Job summary

Corient Services LLC, based in Chicago, is looking for a Security Analyst to operate and optimize security tools, lead incident response efforts, and develop automation scripts. Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree, 3-6 years of experience in security, and be well-versed in Microsoft Azure and security frameworks.

The role involves significant collaboration with teams and focuses on enhancing the organization's security posture.

Benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical options, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in a security analyst or related position.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft’s enterprise technology platform.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and innovate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operation and optimization of security tools.
• Lead incident response activities and investigate security incidents.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate security processes.

Skills

Incident response

Threat mitigation

Scripting

Automation

Vulnerability management

Security tools management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent industry training

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Defender

Rapid7

Nessus

Qualys

Job description

Responsibilities

• SecurityToolingOperation: Operation and optimization of security tools, including Azure Security (DLP, Compliance), Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Email), Rapid7 (Vulnerability Management, SIEM) and Cisco Umbrella solutions. Evaluate, analyze, and deploy security technologies to enhance the organization’s overall security posture.
• IncidentResponseandThreatMitigation: Lead and participate in incident response activities, investigating security incidents and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement proactive measures to mitigate potential security threats.
• ScriptingandAutomation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate security processes and tasks. Integrate security solutions into existing workflows for improved efficiency.
• VulnerabilityManagementandAttackSurfaceReduction: Operate vulnerability management program and coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts with respective technology teams.
• EmergingThreats: Leverage public and proprietary threat intelligence feeds to identify new and emerging threats that the organization must prepare to defend against.

Preferred Qualifications

• A four‑year college degree or equivalent industry training and certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC).
• Three to six years of experience in a security analyst or related position; preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft’s enterprise technology platform, including Azure, Active Directory, SQL, Office365, and the Windows server and desktop operating systems.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks, such as NIST, CIS‑18 and ISO.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing security tools (SIEM, DLP, SOAR, IAM, EndPoint, IDPS).
• In‑depth experience administering vulnerability management solutions such as Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to organize work in a logical, thorough, and succinct manner.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Highly self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and self‑directed to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and ability to effectively prioritize.
• Effective written and verbal English communication at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and innovate in a small team with a fast‑paced environment, balancing both strategic and tactical needs.

Pay Information

This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of Illinois or Colorado, based on the final position location. The pay range for this position is $81,600 – $130,000 USD per year. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible. This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds. This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents and may accept other individuals with valid work authorization.
• Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non‑Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post‑employment obligations relating to non‑solicitation, confidentiality, and non‑disclosure.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Four medical plan options subsidized by Corient
• Employer paid dental, vision & life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term & long‑term disability
• Paid maternity & parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter & transit FSA
• Corporate Discount Program – Perkspot
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Volunteer days (giving back to the community)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Corient is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.