Junior IT Security Analyst: Incident Response & Monitoring

Weber Blackstone; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Job summary

Weber Blackstone seeks an Associate IT Security Analyst to join the Information Security team at our Palatine, IL campus. This entry-level role supports security operations, incident response, threat management, IAM, risk and compliance, and endpoint management.

Ideal candidates learn quickly, work in a collaborative environment, and are eager to grow in information security while handling tickets and investigations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Information Technology
• Entry-level cybersecurity certifications preferred
• Familiarity with Windows systems administration and networking concepts
• Ability to document information logically and thoroughly

Responsibilities

• Monitor security toolsets and analyze suspicious activities
• Execute security operations processes and respond to tickets
• Assist in threat intelligence monitoring and risk management
• Support security training and awareness efforts
• Coordinate with IT teams to remediate security risks
• Prepare technical and status reports for management

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Documentation skills

Learning mindset

Education

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

CompTIA Security+

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Tools

Azure/Entra

Job description

Weber Blackstone seeks an Associate IT Security Analyst to join the Information Security team at our Palatine, IL campus. This entry-level role supports security operations, incident response, threat management, IAM, risk and compliance, and endpoint management.

Ideal candidates learn quickly, work in a collaborative environment, and are eager to grow in information security while handling tickets and investigations.