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Cybersecurity Analyst

Jobs via Dice, Aurora, IL, United States


We are seeking a

Cybersecurity Analyst

to support one of our customers. This position plays a critical role in protecting company systems, infrastructure, and data through proactive threat analysis, system monitoring, vulnerability mitigation, incident response, and security system management. The role will also be heavily involved in the company’s efforts to obtain

CMMC Level 2 Certification . This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based in

Aurora, IL . Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (IT/Networking emphasis preferred). 3–5 years of experience in a corporate IT networking or cybersecurity role Strong understanding of Network infrastructure architecture & design Must have experience with Rapid7 IDR Advanced and Check Point Harmony Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, FTP, SFTP, RDP, OSI Model, Routing & Switching Experience reviewing logs and analyzing security system data. Familiarity with email filtering and protection systems. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, DFARS5.X, CMMC Level 2 Certifications preferred: CompTIA Security +, Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CISSP or equivalent, certification Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service. Compensation Range

$80,000-$90,000 annually What you get

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

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