Sr. Security Analyst

Job#: 3039337

Job Description:

Sr. Security Analyst

Location: Scott AFB, Illinois (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Security Analyst with strong Elastic SIEM experience and solid cybersecurity fundamentals. This role involves investigating alerts, hunting for threats, and operationalizing detection capabilities across network, cloud, and endpoint telemetry. The position requires analytical rigor and the ability to operate with limited oversight in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network and endpoint activity using IDS/IPS, firewalls, host-based security tools, and Elastic SIEM.
• Investigate alerts, correlate security events from multiple data sources, and identify indicators of compromise across network, cloud, and endpoint environments.
• Develop and tune SIEM content, including detection rules, machine learning rules, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Conduct threat hunting, phishing investigations, and vulnerability research.
• Support incident response efforts, including containment, mitigation, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Develop automation and integrations using Python and PowerShell to support investigations and workflows.
• Assist with the integration of new telemetry sources into the Elastic SIEM.
• Deliver training to customer teams on SIEM operations, investigation workflows, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Create and maintain operational documentation such as runbooks, triage guides, and detection standards.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Proficiency with Elastic SIEM for monitoring, detection, triage, and investigation.
• Experience with Kibana.
• Scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell.
• Experience creating and tuning SIEM rules and dashboards.
• A strong understanding of network protocols, encryption concepts, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong analytical and incident investigation skills.
• Must possess and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Willingness to support occasional domestic or international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Experience with EDR, SOAR, and ticketing tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security in environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Elastic observability data (logs, metrics, traces) for investigations.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH, Elastic Certified Analyst, Security+, or GSEC.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

FullTime

Location:

Scott Afb, IL, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

June 26, 2026

Pay Range:

$100,000 - $120,000

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