Salary : $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location : Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-E-15
Administration: Deputy Chief - Administration
Bureau: Information Security
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst will be responsible for analyzing events from multiple security tools to identify incidents and potential information security threats to the organization. The Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst will conduct comprehensive and detailed analysis of network and endpoint events, to quickly determine the source and severity, and to advise on the most effective and efficient way to triage the event.
The Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst will identify, corelate, escalate, and respond to security incidents using various security technologies and incident response methodologies. They will act as the lead incident response handler, coordinate the response efforts, and provide recommendations on security controls, tools, and processes to prevent future incidents. The Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst will provide detailed reports to the CISO and/or other team members about the root cause of an incident and recommended follow-up actions. Additionally, they will develop, enhance, and maintain incident response documentation such as incident response plans, procedures, and guidelines.
The Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst will stay current with emerging security threats and vulnerabilities, proactively identify potential information security risks to the organization, and participate in incident response testing and tabletop exercises to ensure the organization is prepared to handle potential information security incidents.
Qualifications This position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, and a minimum of 5 years work experience in network security, incident response, or incident investigation. Experience in conducting forensic analysis and digital investigations as part of an incident response team, along with strong knowledge of network security concepts and technologies, including intrusion detection/prevention, firewalls, and SIEM technologies are highly preferred. Relevant industry certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, CISA, CISSP are a plus.
Ability to effectively coordinate, problem solve, prioritize, and collaborate along with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with OAG employees and the general public is required.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!
- Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*
- Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
- Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
- Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
- Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
- Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
- Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
- Personal days: 4 annually
- Floating Holiday: 1 annually
- Sick days: 1 per month
- For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
- Semi-monthly payroll
*Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly
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