Chicago Trading Company ยท 5 hours ago
Information Security Operations Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yrChicago Trading Company is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm focused on helping the world price and manage risk. They are seeking an Information Security Operations Engineer to monitor security systems, respond to incidents, and collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures.
Financial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Monitor and triage alerts across security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, email, and identity, cutting through noise to kick off investigations as needed
Execute and improve incident response playbooks by gathering evidence, containing low-severity events, escalating thoughtfully, and communicating clearly
Perform daily security checks to ensure healthy systems, track issues through to closure, and keep runbooks updated
Support phishing investigations and user-reported security events, sharing findings to keep our teams protected
Assist with vulnerability and patch reviews alongside engineering, confirming that risks are remediated
Create detailed case documentation including timelines, artifacts, observables, and post-incident summaries to support learning and improvement
Suggest and build improvements for processes and playbooks, tuning detections and developing smart automations
Collaborate with technology partners across the firm, sharing context and building trust through fast, reliable service
Help teammates thrive, reduce repetitive work, improve signal over noise, and deliver consistent results
Qualification
Required
Genuine interest in cybersecurity operations and a drive to build a career in SOC or incident response. Internships, school projects, or labs are welcome
Basic understanding of networking, Windows and Linux systems, and enterprise technology. Able to dig into logs and troubleshoot issues
Familiarity with at least one core security tool or domain, such as SIEM, EDR, email security gateways, or identity and MFA, and ready to learn more
Strong instincts for structured troubleshooting, evidence gathering, and writing clear documentation for tickets and incident handoffs
Basic scripting or automation skills in Python or PowerShell, or a willingness to learn and automate repetitive tasks
Curiosity, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset
Detail-oriented and service-driven with a disciplined approach to procedures, meeting SLAs, and seeking ways to improve outcomes
Willingness to join on-call or after-hours rotations as needed
Preferred
Hands-on experience with security platforms such as SIEM queries, endpoint detections, phishing analysis, or sandboxing
Familiarity with ticketing tools, incident tracking, or on-call workflows, and exposure to SOAR or automation tools
Coursework, certifications, or labs in security operations, such as Security+, Splunk fundamentals, or networking basics
Understanding of vulnerability management and experience working with engineering teams on remediation
Benefits
Generous medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
Wellness reimbursement
Quarterly recharge days
A variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience
Company
Chicago Trading Company
Chicago Trading Company is a trading firm that provides liquidity and promotes a more efficient marketplace.
Founded in 1995
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Jonathan Grodnick
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Chern
Co-Founder
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