Cyber Security Analyst

Role Type: W2 Contract potential conversion to full-time

Work Status: US Citizen or Green Card

Start: Immediate

Hourly: $50 to $70/hr.

Location: Chicago Hybrid

What Youll Do

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Cyber Security Analyst to support a critical Protocol Analysis & Remediation project for a client. This role will focus on analyzing log and configuration data to assess risk related to lateral movement supporting security investigations and assisting in the implementation of risk-reduction measures in alignment with zero-trust principles. The successful candidate will work closely with the security architecture and engineering teams to monitor threats identify vulnerabilities and ensure effective control implementations across both Windows and Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze security data including log sources from Azure Log Analytics to identify threats trends and lateral movement indicators.
• Audit existing configurations and assist in identifying areas where security posture can be improved.
• Perform vulnerability assessments basic penetration testing and protocol analysis to uncover security weaknesses.
• Support the development and deployment of remediation strategies and compensating controls for insecure protocol use.
• Collaborate with team members to investigate security incidents and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date security documentation including policies technical procedures and incident records.
• Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities tools and mitigation techniques.

Qualifications :

Who You Are

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related technical discipline.
• More than 3 years experience in information security preferably with exposure to network traffic analysis and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with malicious lateral movement techniques and relevant mitigation strategies.
• Experience with tools and technologies such as SIEM (e.g. Azure Sentinel) IDS/IPS vulnerability scanners and host-based firewalls.
• Strong analytical communication and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH CompTIA Security GIAC or similar are highly desirable.
• Backgrounds that may indicate success in this role include Network Security Analyst SOC Analyst or Penetration Tester.

The TECH Stuff

• Experience with Windows administration configuration auditing and system hardening.
• Strong working knowledge of Azure Log Analytics KQL and Azure Alerts.
• Scripting skills in Python PowerShell and Shell.
• Familiarity with protocol analysis and firewall/IPS/IDS technologies.
• Understanding of Active Directory Azure AD and access control models.
• Awareness of SQL Server security practices and Linux system administration.

Additional Information :

The PERKS

If you ask any of our employees here at Burwood what we love the top answer is always the same: our culture. Our employees are driven innovative fun-loving and always willing to help. In addition to that Burwood also offers the following contractor benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Health dental and vision insurance 

Hourly compensation at Burwood Group is based on various factors unique to each candidate including work location skill set experience qualifications and other job-related factors. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company but rather the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability religion and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds life experiences thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract