Cybersecurity Analyst

Aurora, IL, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 15 hours ago

Contract W2

No Travel Required

On-site

$80,000 - $90,000/yr

Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

Rapid7 IDR Advanced
Check Point Harmony
DNS
DHCP
FTP
SFTP
RDP
OSI Model
Routing & Switching

Summary

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
Experience reviewing logs and analyzing security system data
Familiarity with email filtering and protection systems
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.

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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10123450
Position Id: 2026-4994
Posted 15 hours ago

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