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Security Operations Center Analyst
Job in
Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60005, USA
Listed on 2026-05-15
Listing for:
CBTS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-15
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Security Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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.
- Foundational Knowledge:
- 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 Crowd Strike and Splunk
- Skills:
- Reading alerts/logs and following step‑by‑step playbooks.
- Strong written documentation and verbal communication for tickets and handoffs.
- Detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple alerts and SLAs.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a challenging environment with changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- A resourceful person that is a fast learner and asks when in doubt.
- Naturally organized with determination to deliver excellence.
- Hands‑on exposure to email quarantine workflows, user reported phishing queues
- Exposure to WAF (security configs/policies, bot manager insights, anomaly logs, false‑positive review).
- ITIL Foundations and ticketing platforms (e.g., Service Now/Jira).
- Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SSCP) or equivalent coursework/labs.
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