Security Analyst Associate: Incident Response & Risk

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Analyst Associate to join Information Services and support security operations across our health system. You will help investigate alerts, assist in incident response, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to strengthen security controls.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of experience, familiarity with Windows/Linux, networks, and security tooling, plus a foundational understanding of governance frameworks such as NIST/HIPAA.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in information security or related field.
• Working knowledge of networks (protocols, topologies, TCP/IP).
• Experience with security controls (proxies, IPS/IDS, Firewall, packet analyzers).
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux/UNIX systems.
• Basic software development/scripting knowledge.
• Incident response and threat/vulnerability management understanding.
• Knowledge of IT governance and compliance models (NIST, HIPAA, PCI, ISO 27001/27002, ITIL).
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in alert investigations and apply recommendations to improve detection.
• Support incident response standards and cyber resiliency.
• Analyze the enterprise information security environment and identify gaps protecting assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and report information security risks.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to optimize security controls.
• Maintain endpoint protection and perform daily security operations.

Skills

Networking basics

Security controls

Systems administration

Scripting / development

Incident response

Threat & vulnerability management

IT governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Security certifications (Security+, GSEC, GCWN, GCED, CEH) a plus

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Analyst Associate to join Information Services and support security operations across our health system. You will help investigate alerts, assist in incident response, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to strengthen security controls.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of experience, familiarity with Windows/Linux, networks, and security tooling, plus a foundational understanding of governance frameworks such as NIST/HIPAA.