Cybersecurity Lead Analyst

Immediate need for a talented Cybersecurity Lead Analyst . This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL(Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:25-89141

Pay Range: $46 - $47/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures implementation of secure operating systems, networks and databases for the organization.
• Performs complex risk assessments and executes tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Drafts plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Encrypts data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
• Facilitates risk audits and assessments and provides recommendations for application design to ensure operating effectiveness.
• Monitors analysis of system access logs, ensuring only permitted individuals have access to company information.
• Reviews violations of computer security procedures and discusses procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
• Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills; Microsoft Security Tools, Active Directory, Cybersecurity Operations, Investment management.
• University (Degree) Preferred
• 3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work.
• Lead the cybersecurity team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
• Develop and execute the organization s cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to assess risk and define security priorities.
• Microsoft Security Operations
• Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365.
• Manage and monitor Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, incident response, and log analytics.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and information protection.
• Oversee Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and access management, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Conduct regular reviews of security configurations and policies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Conduct monthly Attack Simulations.
• Lead threat hunting and incident response activities using Microsoft XDR and SIEM tools.
• Develop and maintain playbooks for automated response in Sentinel and Defender.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners during security incidents and investigations.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR, LGPD, DORA, other local data privacy laws).
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans; manage remediation efforts.
• Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and audit readiness.
• Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations.

Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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