SOC Analyst - CTH (W2 Only, No Third Party)

CBTS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech services provider seeks a SOC Analyst I in Chicago, IL to monitor security events 24/7. The analyst will conduct initial responses to incidents and support incident management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience and familiarity with cybersecurity tools like CrowdStrike and Splunk. This role focuses on enhancing security operations across multiple domains, ensuring robust protection against threats.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a SOC or Incident Response Analyst.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and incidents 24/7.
• Conduct initial triage and escalate security events.
• Support incident response activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Threat detection

Incident response

Malware analysis

Phishing attack understanding

Credential abuse awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

CrowdStrike

Splunk

Job description

Location: Chicago IL, Onsite, local candidates only

Duration: Contract to hire

Pay rate: W2 Only, NO Third Pary

Job summary:

The SOC Analyst I is a customer‑facing role responsible for 24×7 monitoring, initial triage, and escalation of security events. The analyst helps protect the organization by reviewing alerts, investigating suspicious activity, executing documented playbooks, and supporting incident response activities. This role focuses on day‑to‑day security operations across multiple domains such as network, endpoint, email, and application security, while contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, documentation, and incident handling practices.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience as a SOC or Incident Response Analyst.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and malware analysis.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Understanding of common attack vectors (phishing, credential abuse, web app attacks) and basic IR concepts (containment, eradication, recovery).
• Proficiency in cybersecurity EDR and SIEM tools, including CrowdStrike and Splunk