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Net2Source (N2S) · 1 day ago

Cybersecurity Lead Analyst

Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45/hr - $47/hr

3+ years exp

Net2Source (N2S) is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead Analyst to manage and monitor the organization's IT systems and networks, ensuring the security and safety of information. The role involves implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments, leading a cybersecurity team, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

B2BDeliveryHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Shivalee Shukla

Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of secure operating systems, networks and databases for the organization

Performs complex risk assessments and executes tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures

Drafts plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs

Encrypts data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers

Facilitates risk audits and assessments and provides recommendations for application design to ensure operating effectiveness

Monitors analysis of system access logs, ensuring only permitted individuals have access to company information

Reviews violations of computer security procedures and discusses procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated

Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency

Lead the cybersecurity team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management

Develop and execute the organization's cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals

Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to assess risk and define security priorities

Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365

Manage and monitor Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, incident response, and log analytics

Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and information protection

Oversee Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and access management, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Conduct regular reviews of security configurations and policies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments

Conduct monthly Attack Simulations

Lead threat hunting and incident response activities using Microsoft XDR and SIEM tools

Develop and maintain playbooks for automated response in Sentinel and Defender

Coordinate with internal teams and external partners during security incidents and investigations

Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR, LGPD, DORA, other local data privacy laws)

Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans; manage remediation efforts

Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and audit readiness

Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication

Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategy developmentMicrosoft Defender administrationThreat detectionResponseRisk assessmentsIncident response managementData governanceCompliance with NISTGDPRSecurity awareness trainingTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

3 Years Required Work Experience