Cyber Security Analyst

Sentinel - Downers Grove, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Downers Grove, IL

Publishing Industries

About the position

Sentinel is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our award-winning team. This role is responsible for planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data. The analyst will monitor network traffic, act as a first responder to cyber incidents, report cyber threats, and document and implement changes to enhance security for our customers' environments. The position requires a strong ability to analyze real traffic and differentiate between malicious and normal traffic.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data.
• Monitor network traffic and act as a first responder to cyber incidents.
• Report cyber threats and document changes to enhance security.
• Analyze real traffic and associated artifacts to differentiate malicious traffic from false positives.
• Configure firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures.
• Perform daily system monitoring and health checks for various security products.
• Communicate clearly with verbal and written skills regarding security incidents and trends.
• Stay current on IT security trends, vulnerabilities, and news, recommending security enhancements.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in a security-related position.
• Certifications preferred: Security+, GCIA, Certified Ethical Hacker, and/or CISSP.
• Experience performing daily system monitoring and health checks for various security products.
• Confident in triaging alerts and reporting incidents.
• Experience analyzing real traffic and associated artifacts: malicious, normal, and application traffic.
• Experience configuring firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures.
• Understanding of how DNS works for both legitimate and malicious purposes.
• Understanding basic network protocols and traffic flow in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with verbal and written skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude.
• Display the 'ACE' factor - Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K
• 529 plan
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability
• Medical and Child/Elder Care
• Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Two weeks vacation
• Additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick
• Certification and hands-on training
• Discounts for local event entertainment and health clubs