Security Operations Analyst

Crash Champions

Security Operations Analyst at Crash Champions focused on improving security posture through risk evaluation and remediation. Collaborating with IT teams and auditing compliance standards for innovative business support.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWestmont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident response, system monitoring, and compliance with security standards. Proficient in articulating business risks related to information security while managing multiple computing platforms and security solutions.

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Incident ResponseSystem MonitoringCompliance RequirementsVulnerability TestingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Information Security ExperienceSystem AdministrationIncident Response ExpertiseVulnerability TestingPenetration TestingSecurity Configuration StandardsRisk AssessmentChange ManagementTechnical Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical MindsetProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

WindowsOSXLinuxNetworksSecurity Tools

Industry Keywords

PCI ComplianceSOX ComplianceSecurity Operations CenterIncident Response TeamAuditor Liaison

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement technical systems and monitor them for unusual and suspicious activity across a wide range of products.
Perform “on call” rotation for investigating alerts escalated by the MDR provider, other IT teams, or security tool alerts.
Assist with articulating security configuration standards for systems and business applications.
Participate in technical and non-technical projects requiring information security oversight and to ensure policies, procedures and standards are met.
Serve by aiding in incident response (IR) with the IR and security operations center (SOC) teams.
Interface with internal and external auditors, along with Compliance team members, for risk assessments as necessary, while providing information requested in a timely manner.
Recommend new security solutions as well as effective improvements to existing security controls that do not negatively impact business innovation.
Serve as a liaison for the security team.
Provide weekly reports to leadership to account for project updates, along with other misc. updates regarding the Security Operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3-5 years of information security experience (or combination of 3 to 5 years of IT system administration with security).
Expertise in incident response and system monitoring and analysis.
Experience with compliance requirements (PCI, SOX, etc.).
Ability to effectively communicate business risk as it relates to information security.
Knowledge of multiple computing platforms, including Windows, OSX, Linux, networks, and other misc. endpoints.
Experience with vulnerability and penetration testing engagements.
Experience with change and project management.
Possesses highly effective communications skills with the ability to influence business units.
Acts with integrity, takes pride in work and seeks to excel, be curious and adaptable.
Displays an analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Is highly organized and efficient.
Leverages strategic and tactical thinking.
Works calmly under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Demonstrates effective decision-making skills.
Is highly trustworthy and leads by example. Stays current with evolving threat landscape.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays