Description
The specific role of this position is responding cyber security alerts from a variety of systems throughout the enterprise.
Typical Day
Daily work on a SOC responding to cyber security alerts and events. The team is responsible for 24x7x365 monitoring and response to security events that occur in the environment.
Responsibilities include
- Monitor SIEM for security events
- Investigate alerts with various Security tools
- Take necessary steps to remediate any security issues
- Monitor the Phishing inbox, investigate and respond to all reported emails
- Attend daily security update meetings
- Investigate network alerts through the IDS tool
- Ensure accurate case notes are recorded
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years working in IT (Information Technology) Security
- At least 2 years of experience on a help desk, or position troubleshooting Windows OS
- Proven documentation skills
- Proven skill and experience in problem solving
- Proven ability to learn quickly
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with EDR solutions
- Batch scripting experience
- Experience investigating and responding to reported phishing emails
- Understanding of Windows Authentication protocols, Explicit Proxy, IDS, EDR, UEBA, and Sandboxing
Skills
SIEM, Security, Windows, Linux, Python, PowerShell, EDR, Endpoint Security, Phishing, Infrastructure, VIsio, OS, TCP/IP
Top Skills Details
SIEM,Security,Windows,Linux,Python,PowerShell,EDR,Endpoint Security,Phishing,Infrastructure,VIsio,OS,TCP/IP
Additional Skills & Qualifications
-Critical thinking, aptitude for quickly learning technical concepts -Effective in oral and written communications -Must prefer problem solving and working with a team
Experience Level
Intermediate Leve
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 2025.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.