Cyber Security Analyst

Company Description

Who We Are

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven, industry leader and we are growing our team by leaps and bounds. Founded in 1997 in Chicago (and still headquartered here), we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with people and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina.

Our specialty is closing the gap between business strategy and technology solutions. Our clients view Burwood as a trusted advisor and partner who can help them select the best technology for the job, manage and execute first-rate implementation, and measure project success by the business outcomes achieved.

Job Description

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 You’ll 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

• Bachelor’s 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