Threat Intelligence Analyst Associate

Responsibilities

The Threat Intelligence Analyst is a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and is responsible for shadowing more experienced analyst. They are provided experiential training to support alarm research and development as well as performing research on emerging threats and providing communication to our customers. With support, they act as a technical expert in our detections as well as a collaborative point of escalation for our SOC team. They analyze logs, actively pursue the most cutting-edge industry news and events, think like an attacker, and correlate information across wide data sets with the guidance of more senior analysts. This position requires you to work onsite at our Downers Grove, IL headquarters.

Qualifications

• Position requires 1-3 years’ experience in a security operations related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in cybersecurity or computer science, engineering, business, or stem related field. Must have excellent communication skills.
• GIAC Certification (Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)), or other advanced GIAC certifications and Splunk Certification or demonstratable equivalent experience is required.
• Must have strategic thinking skills include strong problem-solving and analytical skills, risk management, willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done, excellent written and verbal communications skills, goal orientation and ability to collaborate with cross functional teams in a matrix environment
• Preferred Certifications include Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), and eLearning Security Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service. Compensation: $90,000 - $95,000 annual salary What you get: We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

Overview

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