Lead Security Analyst-Threat & Incident Response

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Lead Security Analyst focused on Threat & Incident Response. You will be pivotal in defending against cybersecurity threats, leading investigations, and providing training to junior staff. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive working environment that encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Retirement program (401k and Pension)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Competitive PTO plan (5 weeks of vacation)

11 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Incident Response.
• Experience with SEIM tools and EDR tools.
• Strong understanding of data communication and network management.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and leads investigation of suspicious activities.
• Develops alerts and response playbooks for evolving threats.
• Leads technical investigation during Cybersecurity Incidents.

Skills

Documentation

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Splunk

Crowdstrike

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Lead Security Analyst-Threat & Incident Response

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At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.

• Collaborative, in-office operating model
• Retirement program (401k and Pension)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive PTO plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
  
  

Who We Are

Visit FHLBCbenefits.com for additional details about our benefits.

Our mission at FHLBank Chicago: To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities.

Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.

What It’s Like To Work Here

At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. We are committed to a high performing, engaged workforce, and to supporting the communities we serve across Illinois and Wisconsin. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Our professional development and training opportunities through upskilling, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement allow employees to grow their career with us. Our collaborative, in-office operating model brings teams together to foster innovation, connection, and shared success. To support balance and flexibility, employees are provided an allocation of remote days to use as needed throughout the year.

What You’ll Do

The Lead Security Analyst monitors for and leads the technical investigation and response to potentially suspicious and malicious activity on Bank IT systems. The Lead Incident Response Analyst monitors for new and emerging threats and leads the development and deployment of new alerts and tools to defend against those threats. In addition, the Lead Incident Response Analyst will assist in the review, analysis, and reporting of various threat intelligence indicators to determine their potential impact to the Bank.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• First Responder when the Bank experiences a Cybersecurity Incident
• Identifies new and emerging threats to the Bank.
• Ensures that the Bank has the processes and tools to defend against cybersecurity threats.
  
  

What You Can Expect

• Lead the technical investigation and response to Cybersecurity Incidents
• Oversee Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) perfmance, monitoring SLO compliance and working with the MSSP to address issues.
• Develop and implement new alerts and response playbooks in response to new and evolving threats.
• Utilize Bank security tools to investigate Alerts escalated by our Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)
• Supports efforts to recognize intrusion attempts in IT systems and perform thorough reviews and analyses of event detail.
• Prepared detailed reporting and documentation of incidents and response actions.
• Analyze Cyber Security events to determine the risk of their occurrence and potential impact to the Bank.
• Deliver threat intelligence analysis and reporting to various Bank audiences.
• Train and mentor junior analysts on the team.
• Interface with other organization departments and business units providing high quality, low friction, IT security operations services.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in a Cybersecurity Incident Response role.
• Associate degree (Computer Science or Engineering discipline; technical or professional experience may be substituted for formal education if necessary)
• Security +, CEH, or similar Security Certifications desired (Not Required)
• Strong understanding of data communication concepts and network/software configuration management.
• Experience with SEIM tools such as Splunk
• Experience with Crowdstrike or similar EDR tool
• Understanding of AWS or other Cloud Based environments
• Able to work well under pressure and within short time constraints.
• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and organize competing work demands.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
  
  

The Perks

At FHLBank Chicago, we believe in rewarding our high performing workforce. We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees. Our retirement program includes a 401(k) and pension plan. Our wellbeing program supports employees at work and in their personal lives: Our PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year; our Lifestyle Spending Account provides an annual stipend for employees to support wellbeing activities; and our central downtown location at the Old Post Office provides easy access to public transportation and breathtaking views from our award-winning rooftop. Visit FHLBCbenefits.com for additional details about our benefits. Step into a brighter future with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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