Sentinel Technologies

Threat Investigation Analyst

Sentinel Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Downers GroveIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Level

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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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