Information Security Analyst II (Cybersecurity)

NextPlay Jobs; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Excellent benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs in Rosemont, IL is seeking an Information Security Analyst II to join our Technology Services team. The role combines hands-on security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation in a hybrid setup with two onsite days per month after training.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years IT experience, at least 3 years in cybersecurity, and strong knowledge of Windows/Microsoft 365, SIEM, and security technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in cybersecurity or information security.
• Minimum 3 years of systems administration and/or network administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, administer, and maintain cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, DLP, and threat monitoring platforms.
• Investigate security alerts, suspicious activity, and potential breaches, coordinating incident containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and external-facing systems.
• Identify, prioritize, and track security vulnerabilities while collaborating with internal IT teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting across Microsoft 365, Windows-based infrastructure, cloud services, and critical applications.
• Coordinate penetration testing, security assessments, and remediation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives, including PCI requirements.
• Develop and maintain security policies, incident response procedures, technical documentation, and cybersecurity reporting.
• Administer security awareness initiatives, including employee training, phishing simulations, and cybersecurity communications.
• Evaluate emerging security threats and technologies, recommend improvements, and participate in cybersecurity projects.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Incident response

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability scanning

PCI compliance

Job description

Information Security Analyst II (Cybersecurity)

Location: Rosemont, IL | Hybrid

Schedule: Just 2 days onsite per month after initial training

Salary: $100,000-$115,000 annually

About the Opportunity

NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in the Rosemont, IL area to identify an experienced Information Security Analyst II to join its growing Technology Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on cybersecurity professional who enjoys working across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in systems or network administration, along with experience managing security technologies and protecting critical IT infrastructure.

This position offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule, requiring only two days onsite per month following the initial training period, along with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, administer, and maintain cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, data loss prevention (DLP), and threat monitoring platforms.
• Investigate security alerts, suspicious activity, and potential breaches, coordinating incident containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and external-facing systems.
• Identify, prioritize, and track security vulnerabilities while collaborating with internal IT teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting across Microsoft 365, Windows-based infrastructure, cloud services, and critical applications.
• Coordinate penetration testing, security assessments, and remediation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives, including PCI requirements.
• Develop and maintain security policies, incident response procedures, technical documentation, and cybersecurity reporting.
• Administer security awareness initiatives, including employee training, phishing simulations, and cybersecurity communications.
• Evaluate emerging security threats and technologies, recommend improvements, and participate in cybersecurity projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a cybersecurity or information security role.
• Minimum 3 years of systems administration and/or network administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security technologies.
• Strong understanding of Windows-based environments, Microsoft 365, networking, endpoint security, and infrastructure security.
• Experience administering or working with SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and related security platforms.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, risk assessments, security policies, and regulatory compliance.
• CompTIA Security+, equivalent security certification, or actively pursuing a relevant certification.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently investigate security issues, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent work-life balance, including:

• Base salary of $100,000-$115,000
• Highly flexible hybrid schedule - only 2 onsite days per month after training
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Professional development and career growth
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an ideal opportunity for an Information Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, or Security Engineer looking to take ownership of meaningful security initiatives without sacrificing work-life balance.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of cybersecurity, contribute directly to the organization's security strategy, and collaborate with experienced IT leadership in a stable, mission-driven environment.