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Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Job in
Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, 60159, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
The Momba Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SUMMARY The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for driving cybersecurity strategy, executing security initiatives, and leading incident response efforts. This role plays a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining controls that protect the organization's systems, networks, and data.
This individual will act as a key cybersecurity advisor, collaborating with IT and business teams to ensure security measures are both effective and aligned with operational needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIE S- Collaborate with IT leadership, security teams, and stakeholders to develop and execute security strategies.
- Protect on-premise and cloud environments from security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Serve as a primary technical contact during security incidents.
- Lead incident response including containment, investigation, remediation, and documentation.
- Research threat actors, attack methods, and indicators of compromise.
- Identify, assess, and track system vulnerabilities.
- Analyze security reports and trends to improve organizational security posture.
- Perform forensic analysis as needed.
- Assist in developing and enhancing security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support IT projects by embedding security best practices.
- Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and technologies.
- Provide mentorship to IT and security team members.
- Participate in after-hours and on-call support as required.
- 10+ years of cybersecurity experience.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, and proxies.
- Strong knowledge of penetration testing, network security, and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence tools.
- Experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities across environments.
- Exposure to red/blue team exercises and attack simulations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively.
- Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to partner with business teams to identify and mitigate risks.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- One of the following certifications required: CISSP, CISM, or CASP+.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience creating and maintaining documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and develop solutions.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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