Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst

Apexcybersecurity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apexcybersecurity is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst in Chicago, IL. This role involves incident response support, IT monitoring, and collaborating with teams to resolve cybersecurity incidents. Candidates should possess relevant experience and certifications. Join us to enhance security and protect vital data.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience or 5 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience with incident response and cybersecurity tools.
• Certifications like GCIH or CEH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all events and incidents from beginning to end.
• Investigate and determine the nature of security events and alerts.
• Create and provide incident reports for confirmed incidents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

IDS/IPS

EDR

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Apex Cybersecurity Solutions Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst Chicago, IL·Full time Apply for Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst

Apex is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in enhancing, securing, and protecting assets and data.

Description

As a Jr. Analyst you will be responsible for providing Cybersecurity Incident Response and Handling Support. Your role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with incident response efforts, actively monitoring IT solutions and tools, investigating anomalies, and collaborating with the team to resolve cybersecurity incidents.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with all events and incidents from beginning to end.
• Follow procedures and managerial guidance and recommendations for incident containment, validation, and eradication.
• Support incident remediation and recovery efforts.
• Investigate and determine the nature of security events and alerts.
• Confirm if an event meets the criteria of a cybersecurity incident.
• Assist with initial triage and create incident tickets.
• Utilize the Cybersecurity Threat Framework to classify incidents.
• Analyze event and alert data to validate security incidents.
• Create and update incident tickets with concise and relevant information.
• Validate and assign severity levels to security events.
• Identify event and incident correlations and suggest mitigation actions.
• Create and provide incident reports for confirmed incidents.
• Continuously update incident reports and coordinate with team to resolve cybersecurity incidents.
• Follow incident response guidelines and industry best practices.
• Daily review and update of all opened tickets in your purview.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience and basic understanding of security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Have one or more of the following industry certifications in good standing:
  • EC-Council's Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP)
• Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
• Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE)
• EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)