About the job Senior Security Analyst
Job Title: Senior Security Analyst
Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois (4 days on-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
This is an exciting opportunity to join our client as a Senior Security Analyst, where you will play a critical role in protecting enterprise information assets and advancing the organization's cybersecurity strategy. You'll partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to design, implement, and enhance security controls while leading incident response, vulnerability management, and security initiatives across both on-premises and cloud environments.
If you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional who enjoys solving complex security challenges, mentoring others, and staying ahead of evolving threats, we'd love to connect with you.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
9+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including at least 10 years of security-focused work.
- Hands-on experience with security technologies including:
SIEM
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
Firewalls
Secure Web Proxies
- Strong knowledge of:
Network security
Penetration testing
Patch management
Vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Experience with:
MITRE Telecommunication&CK Framework
Threat intelligence platforms
Threat-led penetration testing
Attack simulation
Red Team / Blue Team exercises
Experience managing multiple security tickets and priorities while communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Experience using network monitoring and analysis tools.
Strong understanding of security risks across both on-premises and cloud environments.
Ability to build relationships with business partners and platform owners to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.
What You'll Be Doing
Collaborate with the Security team, IT leadership, business stakeholders, and executive leadership to develop and execute enterprise information security strategies.
Protect the client's on-premises and cloud systems, networks, and applications from security threats and cyberattacks.
Serve as the technical lead during security incidents, coordinating containment, investigation, remediation, and documentation.
Research emerging threat actors, malware, tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), and indicators of compromise (IoCs).
Assess, monitor, prioritize, and report on security vulnerabilities across the environment.
Analyze security metrics and reports to identify trends and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
Perform digital forensic analysis as needed.
Assist in developing and maintaining security standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Participate in IT projects to ensure security requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend solutions that improve the organization's security posture.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Security and IT team members.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide occasional after-hours support.
Certifications
Candidates must possess at least one of the following:
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $150,000-195,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
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