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Cyber Security Analyst

Insight Global, Chicago, IL, United States


Risk management

and security assessment experience required
M&A experience is not a hard requirement (bonus experience) , but candidates must have:
Some form of

assessment or due diligence background
Strong foundational cybersecurity knowledge:
Understanding of

enterprise networks, infrastructure, applications
Awareness of how

security controls wrap around systems
Experience with

third‑party risk

or vendor risk assessments preferred
Ability to bridge the gap between:
Highly technical security discussions
CISSP

viewed as a plus:
“Mile‑wide, inch‑deep” knowledge profile is acceptable and aligned with the role
Core Responsibilities:
Perform

cybersecurity due diligence assessments , primarily in support of

M&A activity
Apply an

investigative mindset

and strong

critical‑thinking skills
Review information gathered from:
Ability to

read between the lines

of written responses and identify hidden or implied risks
Assess overall

cyber risk posture , including gaps, red flags, and areas requiring deeper review
Operate independently with minimal hand‑holding after onboarding

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