
Threat Investigation Analyst
Sentinel Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Downers Grove • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- The Threat Investigation Analyst is a key member of the Threat Operations Team and serves as a first responder to cybersecurity incidents
- This role is responsible for triaging, investigating, and responding to security alerts to protect customer environments
- Analysts evaluate real-world logs, network traffic, and security artifacts to determine malicious versus benign activity and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in a Security Operations role (SOC, Incident Response, Threat Intel, Malware Analysis, IDS/IPS, etc.) preferred
- Experience with SIEM platforms and security investigations
- Act as a first responder for security alerts in an enterprise environment
- Analyze logs, alerts, traffic, and artifacts to determine malicious or benign activity
- Familiarity with network, endpoint, and host-based security telemetry
- Understanding of common and emerging attack techniques
- Strong working knowledge of operating systems and system architecture
- Exposure to enterprise security technologies (EDR, firewalls, proxies, routing, switching, etc.)
- Relevant certifications (Network+, Security+, CCNA, GCIA, or equivalent)
- MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, or similar frameworks
- SIEM query languages and investigation workflows
- 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- 529
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability
- Medical and Child/Elder Care
- Flexible Spending Account Plans
- Family Planning Benefits
- Financial Education
- Identity Theft Protection and Assistance
- Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Two weeks’ vacation
- additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick
- certification and hands-on training
- employee discount for product services and entertainment
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Hard Skills & Tools
security operationsincident responsethreat intelligencemalware analysisSIEM platformslog analysisnetwork traffic analysissecurity telemetryoperating systemssystem architecture
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailcan-do attitude
Certifications
Network+Security+CCNAGCIA