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Security Analyst
Company | Akuna Capital |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $100000 – $100000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- 3+ years of direct experience in a technical role within an IT Department.
- Preferable scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Proficiency with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
- Security certifications (one or more): Security+, A+, Network+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and firewalls.
- Familiarity with cloud security best practices and Data Loss Prevention.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Perform continuous monitoring of security tools to detect, analyze, and respond to threats and vulnerabilities.
- Correlate security logs across multiple systems to identify suspicious activities or unauthorized access attempts.
- Investigate security incidents by coordinating responses, documenting findings, and recommending actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments by analyzing security systems and identifying potential threats.
- Develop and update Security Operations procedures and response playbooks to enhance threat detection and mitigation.
- Prepare threat intelligence reports, providing actionable insights to internal stakeholders.
- Participate actively in incident response, driving incidents to resolution in a timely manner.
- Conduct cybersecurity assessments including risk, vulnerability, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) reviews, and provide actionable reports.
- Configure and manage security tools including network and endpoint security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and DLP solutions.
- Provide cybersecurity awareness training to employees, communicating policies and best practices clearly.
- Stay current with emerging threats and continuously develop technical knowledge and skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferable scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.