Senior Cybersecurity Associate

ci; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Corient is seeking a seasoned security professional to join our team in Illinois. The role focuses on security tooling operation, incident response, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and automation to strengthen our enterprise defenses.

Responsibilities include implementing and optimizing tools like Azure Security, Defender, Nessus, and Rapid7, while mentoring junior staff and tracking emerging threats with public and proprietary feeds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in security field or related training/certifications.
• 5+ years of experience in security analysis, preferably financial services.
• Strong understanding of Azure, AD, SQL, Office365 and Windows server/desktop.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS-18, ISO frameworks.
• Experience managing security tools (SIEM, DLP, SOAR, IAM, EndPoint, IDPS).
• Experience with Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 or similar vulnerability management tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate security tooling (Azure Security, Defender, Rapid7, Cisco Umbrella).
• Lead incident response activities and remediation.
• Develop scripts to automate security processes.
• Run vulnerability management programs and coordinate remediation.
• Perform threat hunting and mentoring of junior staff.
• Leverage threat intelligence to identify emerging threats.

Skills

Security analysis

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Defender

Rapid7

Nessus

Qualys

SIEM

DLP

SOAR

IAM

EndPoint

Active Directory

SQL

Office365

Windows

Job description

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth

At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Security Tooling Operation : Operations, process improvement, and optimization of security tools, including but not limited to Azure Security (DLP, Compliance), Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Email), Rapid 7 (Vulnerability Management, SIEM) and Cisco Umbrella solutions. Evaluate, analyze, and deploy security technologies to enhance the organization's overall security posture and recommend additional tools or technologies that may be appropriate to extend program robustness.
• Incident Response and Threat Mitigation : Lead and participate in incident response activities, investigating security incidents and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement proactive measures to mitigate potential security threats.
• Scripting and Automation : Develop and maintain scripts to automate security processes and tasks. Integrate security solutions into existing workflows for improved efficiency.
• Vulnerability Management and Attack Surface Reduction: operate vulnerability management program and coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts with respective technology teams.
• Threat Hunting : Actively searching for unknown and ongoing cyber threats that could exist within our enterprise; and identify proactive measures to remediate. This includes developing processes and mentoring junior staff to support activities.
• Emerging Threats : leverage public and proprietary threat intelligence feeds to identify new and emerging threats that we must prepare to defend against.

Preferred Qualifications

• A four-year college degree or equivalent industry training and certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC)
• Six to ten+ years of experience in a security analyst or related position; preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft's enterprise technology platform, including Azure, Active Directory, SQL, Office365, and the Windows server and desktop operating systems.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks, such as NIST, CIS-18 and ISO.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing security tools (SIEM, DLP, SOAR, IAM, EndPoint, IDPS).
• In-depth experience administering vulnerability management solutions such as Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to organize work in a logical, thorough, and succinct manner.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Highly self-motivated, results-orientated, and self-directed to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and ability to effectively prioritize.
• Effective written and verbal English communication at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and innovate in a small team with a fast‐paced environment, balancing both strategic and tactical needs.

Pay Information

This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of Illinois. The pay range for this position is $95,000-140,000 USD per year . We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.
• This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Must be 18 years of age