Cybersecurity Analyst

Responsibilities

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
.

• 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
• 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, DFARS
  5.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.

Compensation Range:

$37-$44 per hour

What you get:

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

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About Us:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US.

We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL;
Phoenix, AZ.;
Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI;
Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

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