Security Operations & Incident Response Analyst

First American Bank; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Bank is seeking an Information Security Operations Analyst in Illinois to monitor security alerts, analyze vulnerabilities, and collaborate with technology teams to strengthen defenses. The role emphasizes incident response oversight, threat intelligence, and adherence to security best practices in a bank environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS and at least four years of security operations experience, with familiarity in firewalls, SIEM, and identity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Information Systems or related field.
• Certifications such as SANS, GIAC, SSCP, CISA, CEH, Security+ are a plus.
• Minimum four years of experience in Information Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management or Incident Response.
• In-depth knowledge of security products/tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, identity/privileged access) required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies to mitigate risks.
• Support security incident response oversight and improve procedures.
• Identify, track, investigate, and resolve security alerts and incidents.
• Participate in planning and implementing Information Security projects.
• Liaise with other technology teams to communicate security solutions.
• Provide security recommendations to teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT security trends and threats.
• Define and audit secure baselines for devices and configurations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Security incident response

Threat intelligence

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Active Directory

Azure/M365

Job description

First American Bank is seeking an Information Security Operations Analyst in Illinois to monitor security alerts, analyze vulnerabilities, and collaborate with technology teams to strengthen defenses. The role emphasizes incident response oversight, threat intelligence, and adherence to security best practices in a bank environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS and at least four years of security operations experience, with familiarity in firewalls, SIEM, and identity