Senior Security Analyst

About Jobgether

Jobgether is a platform that connects job seekers with opportunities in various fields, focusing on remote and flexible work options.

Job Summary

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Security Analyst in Illinois. This role offers the opportunity to operate at the front lines of cybersecurity, protecting individuals and organizations from sophisticated digital threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts across SIEM, EDR, and cloud security platforms, ensuring timely and accurate threat identification.
• Act as a primary responder for security incidents, managing the full incident response lifecycle from detection to recovery.
• Develop and refine threat detection capabilities by incorporating threat intelligence, tuning security tools, and improving SOAR response actions.
• Maintain and document incident response procedures, SOPs, and supporting operational documentation.
• Analyze phishing attempts, malware, and emerging threats, partnering with security engineering to strengthen controls and configurations.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support critical incident response and ensure operational readiness.
• Support continuous compliance initiatives by triaging alerts, responding to evidence requests, and leveraging compliance automation tools.
• Prepare and present incident reports, findings, and security metrics to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, or a similar cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms for investigation, detection tuning, and automated response.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security, cloud security principles, and environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common attack frameworks such as OWASP and MITRE.
• Familiarity with identity and access management technologies, including SAML, OAuth, and RBAC.
• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, solve complex problems, and think inquisitively about emerging threats.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range.