Security Operations Center Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

The specific role of this position is responding to cyber security alerts from a variety of systems throughout the enterprise. Daily work on a SOC responding to cyber security alerts and events. The team is responsible for 24x7x365 monitoring and response to security events that occur in the environment. Responsibilities include:

• Monitor SIEM for security events
• Investigate alerts with various security tools
• Take necessary steps to remediate any security issues
• Monitor the phishing inbox, investigate and respond to all reported emails
• Attend daily security update meetings
• Investigate network alerts through the IDS tool
• Ensure accurate case notes are recorded

Required qualifications:

• At least 3 years working in IT (Information Technology) Security
• At least 2 years of experience on a help desk, or position troubleshooting Windows OS
• Proven documentation skills
• Proven skill and experience in problem solving
• Proven ability to learn quickly

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with EDR solutions
• Batch scripting experience
• Experience investigating and responding to reported phishing emails
• Understanding of Windows Authentication protocols, Explicit Proxy, IDS, EDR, UEBA, and Sandboxing

Skills:

SIEM, Security, Windows, Linux, Python, PowerShell, EDR, Endpoint Security, Phishing, Infrastructure, Visio, OS, TCP/IP

Top skills details:

SIEM, Security, Windows, Linux, Python, PowerShell, EDR, Endpoint Security, Phishing, Infrastructure, Visio, OS, TCP/IP

Additional skills and qualifications:

• Critical thinking, aptitude for quickly learning technical concepts
• Effective in oral and written communications
• Must prefer problem solving and working with a team

Experience level:

Intermediate Level

Job type and location:

This is a contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace type:

This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria, IL.

Application deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We are partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.