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SENIOR SECURITY ANALYST - City of Chicago, IL
Security Engineer
Senior Security Analyst leading advanced security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence across a large enterprise network using SIEM, vulnerability assessment, and risk management tools.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead advanced security analysis and incident response for the City’s enterprise network, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to contain and remediate threats.
- Manage and optimize SIEM platforms, developing alerts, dashboards, and automated playbooks to detect and respond to security events.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses, producing actionable reports and remediation plans.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds, ensuring timely integration into security operations and proactive defense strategies.
- Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise security operations, incident response, or related field.
- Proficiency with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and vulnerability management tools.
- Strong knowledge of network security, threat intelligence, and risk assessment frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred.
Skills
network securitysiem