Cybersecurity Operations Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Generously subsidized Medical Plan

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot

Job summary

A wealth management firm in Chicago seeks a Security Analyst to optimize security tools, lead incident response, and develop automation scripts. Ideal candidates have a four-year degree, 3-6 years in a security role, and expertise in Azure and security frameworks. The role offers a competitive salary range of $81,600 – $130,000 annually, along with generous benefits like employer-matching 401(k) and medical plans. This is an onsite position requiring flexibility and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in security.
• 3-6 years of experience in a security analyst role.
• Expertise in security tools like SIEM and DLP.

Responsibilities

• Optimize security tools to enhance overall security.
• Lead incident response and threat mitigation activities.
• Develop scripts for automating security processes.

Skills

Security Tool Operation

Incident Response

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Defender

Nessus

Rapid7

Qualys

Job description

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth.

At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Security Tooling Operation: Operation and optimization of security tools, including but not limited to Azure Security (DLP, Compliance), Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Email), Rapid 7 (Vulnerability Management, SIEM) and Cisco Umbrella solutions. Evaluate, analyze, and deploy security technologies to enhance the organization's overall security posture.
• Incident Response and Threat Mitigation: 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.
• Scripting and Automation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate security processes and tasks. Integrate security solutions into existing workflows for improved efficiency.
• Vulnerability Management and Attack Surface Reduction: operate vulnerability management program and coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts with respective technology teams.
• Emerging Threats: leverage public and proprietary threat intelligence feeds to identify new and emerging threats that we must prepare to defend against.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

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‑orientated, 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.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

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. We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. 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. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

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. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.
• Corient participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
• 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.

What You Can Expect From Us

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient
• Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D 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
• Giving back to the community - Volunteer days

Corient is one of the fastest‑growing wealth‑management platforms in the United States. We have over 40 offices located across the country that serve more than 15,000 clients and manage over $220 billion in client assets. We combine a boutique’s personal service, creativity and objective advice with the extensive resources and vast intellectual capital of an innovative industry leader to create a profoundly different wealth‑management experience for our clients.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

We are 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.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Corient refers to the separate but affiliated entities under common control of Corient Holdings Inc. Client assets include all assets of Corient Holdings Inc., including majority‑ and minority‑owned businesses.