SOC Analyst

Position Summary

We are looking for a SOC Analyst to join our Chicago team. This role monitors computer networks for security issues, investigates incidents, handles tickets, and documents security events.

• Support development of security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify security risks and vulnerabilities in infrastructure.
• Manage and respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, contain incidents, and implement preventive measures.
• Perform security audits and compliance assessments, respond to audit findings.
• Assess third‑party vendors and service providers for security practices.
• Implement and manage security monitoring tools and intrusion detection systems.
• Monitor IT security environment to detect, validate, and respond to cyber threats.
• Assist in incident response activities such as host triage, malware analysis, remote system analysis, end‑user interviews, and remediation.
• Leverage EDR and SIEM solutions to investigate alerts and enhance threat detection.
• Prepare and deliver security incident reports and recommend improvements.
• Stay current with emerging security threats and share knowledge with the team.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement controls including access management, endpoint protection, and encryption.

• Experience with Crowd Strike Falcon, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel.
• Familiarity with log analysis, security monitoring, alert triage, and incident response workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Information Security, Security Operations, or related IT roles.
• Hands‑on or academic experience with SIEM, EDR, or XDR platforms.

• Microsoft Security certifications (e.g., SC‑200, SC‑300) or Crowd Strike certification.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor visas.