Senior Security Analyst

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Security Analyst in Illinois .

This role offers the opportunity to operate at the front lines of cybersecurity, protecting individuals and organizations from sophisticated digital threats. As a Senior Security Analyst, you will play a critical role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents across a modern, cloud-based environment. You will collaborate closely with security engineering and leadership teams, contribute to continuous compliance efforts, and help evolve threat detection and response capabilities. The environment is fast-paced, mission-driven, and impact-focused, ideal for professionals who thrive under pressure and are motivated by protecting others. This position combines deep technical work with strategic visibility and meaningful real-world impact.

Accountabilities:

• Monitor and triage security alerts across SIEM, EDR, and cloud security platforms, ensuring timely and accurate threat identification.
• Act as a primary responder for security incidents, managing the full incident response lifecycle from detection to recovery.
• Develop and refine threat detection capabilities by incorporating threat intelligence, tuning security tools, and improving SOAR response actions.
• Maintain and document incident response procedures, SOPs, and supporting operational documentation.
• Analyze phishing attempts, malware, and emerging threats, partnering with security engineering to strengthen controls and configurations.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support critical incident response and ensure operational readiness.
• Support continuous compliance initiatives by triaging alerts, responding to evidence requests, and leveraging compliance automation tools.
• Prepare and present incident reports, findings, and security metrics to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of experience in security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, or a similar cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms for investigation, detection tuning, and automated response.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security, cloud security principles, and environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common attack frameworks such as OWASP and MITRE.
• Familiarity with identity and access management technologies, including SAML, OAuth, and RBAC.
• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, solve complex problems, and think inquisitively about emerging threats.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range: $100,000 – $130,000 annually
• Fully remote role within the United States
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid premium options
• Health Savings Account with company contribution for eligible plans
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with traditional and Roth options, including employer match
• Equity participation
• Paid parental and pregnancy recovery leave
• Home office stipend and regular company and team off-sites

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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