Lead Security Operations (SOC) Specialist

  • Waukegan, IL
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 65.00 - 80.00 per hour
Full Time

Job Details

Akkodis is seeking Lead Security Operations (SOC) Specialist for a client in the Waukegan, IL area. This is a contract position requiring 100% ONSITE schedule. Must currently be local to Waukegan, IL.

Pay/Salary Range: based on years of experience: $65-80/hr W2.

Job Description:

The Lead Security Operations (SOC) Specialist will have a deep understanding and broad experience with Cyber Security tools, best practices, and policies. You will also have experience leading a team of Security Analysts to assign work, assist with technical gaps, and coach team members for professional growth opportunity. Your broad experience with Network Security concepts, technologies such as Microsoft EntraID / Azure AD, BeyondTrust, ProofPoint, QRadar, and others will be put to the test in this role.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field is strongly preferred (required in order to be considered for an FTEE role)
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in IT and into Information Security is ideal
  • 3+ years of experience in Information Security Operations is required
  • Proficiency and proven experience with the following technologies is required: Microsoft EntraID / Azure AD, BeyondTrust, Proofpoint, QRadar, Zscaler, and SentinelOne
  • Strong organizational, time management, and negotiation skills is required
  • Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication is required


If you are interested in this Lead Security Operations Specialist for a client in Pleasant Prairie, WI, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to . If you have questions about the position, please contact Krysti Ellis at Krysti.Ellis@.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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 with 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.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Pay Details: $65.00 to $80.00 per hour

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to ;br>
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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