LHH is working w/ a client based in the Chicago Loop who is looking to hire an IT Security Specialist to MUST able to work 2nd shift (4p-1245a) to be considered. This will be 1 year project and be 100% remote.

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2nd shift hours will be approx. 4pm-12:45am CST (this may vary by 1 hour depending on A-side vs. B-side, TBD).

Individual contributor for First shift focused on proactively finding adversary activities in the network with the goal of discovery before they complete their mission. The ideal candidate would have skills and experience in log analysis, network traffic analysis, and MITRE attack framework.

• Part of the global IT security team working closely with the US SOCs teams.

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.

• Conduct real-time and historical analysis using the full security suite owned by our client including Endpoint Protection, SIEM, Firewall, Endpoint Detection & Response, Intrusion Detection Systems, Email Gateway, Web Content Filtering, Network Detection & Response, & Identity Management technology.

• Conduct incident response triage analysis on suspected hosts to determine potential ongoing attacks and its scope.

• Conduct analysis review of junior staff for quality control; mentor junior staff to encourage career growth and development.

• Stay on top of latest attacker tactics, techniques and procedure to discover sophisticated threats in the network.

• Collaborate with SOC, Intelligence, Incident Response and Enterprise Security Teams for incident investigations and hunt missions when possible.

• Identify visibility gaps in the network and recommend solutions.

• Develop, maintain and update playbooks, process, and detection capabilities based on real-time feedback from investigations.

• Coordinate escalation for advance forensics, malware reverse-engineering, and additional host review tasks to third party vendors.

• Articulate security incident details to business stakeholders and non-technical individuals.

• May perform additional duties as assigned

Familiarity with SOC operations, scheduling, and tools including SIEM, SOAR, and DFIR products. Knowledge of the incident response lifecycle and cyber security leading practices. Solid understanding of security policy construction and publication. In-depth knowledge of regulations (i.e., SOX, privacy, etc.) and internal controls as they apply to IT. Ability to influence change in corporate understanding and adoption of information security concepts. Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients. Ability to manage various technical projects to completion. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported. Preferred insurance industry knowledge.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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