• The Threat Investigation Analyst will be responsible for responding to alerts generated in customer environments.
• Act as a first responder to cyber-related alerts within our monitoring platform.
• Analyze real traffic and associated artifacts: malicious, normal, and application traffic.
• Demonstrate the ability to differentiate malicious traffic from false positives.
• This is a full-time opportunity located in Downers Grove, IL.

Required Qualifications

• Must have at least one year's experience in a security-related position
• Experience performing daily system monitoring and health checks for various security products
• Must have at least one year of experience supporting security platform alerts such as ingest health and network traffic
• Deep knowledge of network and system protocols, malware analysis, and cyber threat intelligence
• The candidate must meet and uphold CJIS requirements
• The ability to communicate clearly with verbal and written skills
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications preferred: CCNA, Security+, GCIA, Certified Ethical Hacker, etc
• Proficient in using various security tools and technologies, including SIEM, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and threat intelligence platforms
• Configuring firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures is preferred
• Staying current on IT security trends, vulnerabilities, and news, and recommending security enhancements

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, 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, and discounts for local event entertainment and health clubs.