Cybersecurity Analyst (2nd Shift)

Dot Security
Lake Forest, IL, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$75,000.0 - $100,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering User Authentication Unix CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Computer Networks Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Internet Protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Network Protocols
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Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Anti-Phishing Security Information and Event Management PL-SQL TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Software Security Mitre Att&ck Firewalls (Computer Science) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Information Technology Cybercrime Blue Team (Cyber Security)

Job description

Day to day, you will:

  • Monitor and analyze real-time alerts from our SIEM and other security tools to determine their cause.
  • Investigate network traffic, interpret logs, and analyze packet captures.
  • Detect, investigate, and alert on possible attacks, intrusions, anomalous activity, and misuse, while distinguishing real threats from benign activity.
  • Correlate information from sources across the enterprise to build situational awareness and gauge the effectiveness of an observed attack.
  • Investigate phishing emails.
  • Escalate events and incidents following established procedures and playbooks.
  • Document your findings and actions so they can be clearly shared with internal and external stakeholders.

As you grow with us, you’ll also have opportunities to:

  • Proactively hunt for threats and spot adversary activity that doesn’t trigger automated alerts.
  • Run intelligence-driven threat hunts to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Analyze intrusion sets to understand the weaknesses exploited, the methods used, and the impact on systems.
  • Hunt for phishing campaigns and emerging attack vectors.
  • Tune security tools for blocking, reporting, and proactive detection based on our customers’ business needs.
  • Contribute to projects that strengthen customer environments using lessons from incident response and threat hunting.
  • Develop and refine detection rules, automation playbooks, and security policies., Please Note: All recruiting operations for DOT Security are managed by the Impact Networking Talent Acquisition Team. As a result, candidates should expect recruitment-related communications including application updates, interview scheduling, requests for information, and offer discussions to come from members of the Impact Talent Acquisition team.

Requirements

Skills and abilities:

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain things clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Cybersecurity knowledge:

  • Knowledge of current threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework (hands-on experience applying it is a plus).
  • Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
  • Understanding of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture.
  • Understanding of IT security principles and methods, such as firewalls, demilitarized zones (DMZ), virtual private networks (VPN), and encryption.

Networking and infrastructure:

  • Understanding of network traffic flows, including Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) & Internet Protocol (IP), the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Model, and the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework.
  • Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.
  • Knowledge of Windows/Unix ports and services.

Nice to bring:

  • Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms or log management systems.
  • Experience in an IT infrastructure role such as Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Systems Engineer, or Network Engineer.
  • Ability to analyze malware.
  • Understanding of system and application security threats, such as buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting (XSS), PL/SQL injections, race conditions, covert channels, replay attacks, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Master’s degree or four years of relevant work experience is a plus.

Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA CySA+ is preferred.
  • Also highly valued: TCM Security - PSAA (Practical SOC Analyst Associate), ECTHP (Certified Threat Hunting Professional), or BTL1 (Blue Team Level 1).

Benefits & conditions

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs.

DOT Security may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department.

Full compensation details can and will be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.

Benefits We Take Pride In

  • 5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card or Custom Menswear, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards
  • Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
  • Development and growth opportunities with on-going training & continued education reimbursement
  • 401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services
  • Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans, Compensation Range: $75K - $100K

About the company

DOT Security exists because businesses deserve a cybersecurity partner they can trust. As cyber threats became more sophisticated and disruptive, organizations needed more than technology; they needed experts who could help protect their people, operations, and livelihoods. Born from Impact Networking during a time when that need was rapidly growing, DOT Security was created to deliver a more proactive, personalized approach to cybersecurity.

What makes DOT special is that we’ve never lost sight of why we started. We exist to help organizations operate with confidence, while investing in talented people who are passionate about solving complex challenges and protecting what matters most. We’ve built something special, but we’re far from finished. The people who join DOT today will help define what comes next.

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