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Information Security Analyst II (Cybersecurity)
NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in the Rosemont, IL area to identify an experienced Information Security Analyst II to join its growing…
Industry
Salary
$100,000–$115,000
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in the Rosemont, IL area to identify an experienced Information Security Analyst II to join its growing Technology Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on cybersecurity professional who enjoys working across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in systems or network administration, along with experience managing security technologies and protecting critical IT infrastructure.
This position offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule, requiring only two days onsite per month following the initial training period, along with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.
Location: Rosemont, IL | Hybrid
Schedule: Just 2 days onsite per month after initial training
Industry: Nonprofit Organization
Key responsibilities
Monitor, administer, and maintain cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, data loss prevention (DLP), and threat monitoring platforms.
Investigate security alerts, suspicious activity, and potential breaches, coordinating incident containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.
Conduct vulnerability assessments across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and external-facing systems.
Identify, prioritize, and track security vulnerabilities while collaborating with internal IT teams to implement corrective actions.
Maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting across Microsoft 365, Windows-based infrastructure, cloud services, and critical applications.
Coordinate penetration testing, security assessments, and remediation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
Support cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives, including PCI requirements.
Develop and maintain security policies, incident response procedures, technical documentation, and cybersecurity reporting.
Administer security awareness initiatives, including employee training, phishing simulations, and cybersecurity communications.
Evaluate emerging security threats and technologies, recommend improvements, and participate in cybersecurity projects.
Ideal profile
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
5–7 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a cybersecurity or information security role.
Minimum 3 years of systems administration and/or network administration experience.
Hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security technologies.
Strong understanding of Windows-based environments, Microsoft 365, networking, endpoint security, and infrastructure security.
Experience administering or working with SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and related security platforms.
Familiarity with security frameworks, risk assessments, security policies, and regulatory compliance.
CompTIA Security+, equivalent security certification, or actively pursuing a relevant certification.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to independently investigate security issues, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Compensation & benefits
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 annually
Our client offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent work-life balance, including:
Base salary of $100,000–$115,000
Highly flexible hybrid schedule — only 2 onsite days per month after training
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Employer-supported 403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Professional development and career growth
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an ideal opportunity for an Information Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, or Security Engineer looking to take ownership of meaningful security initiatives without sacrificing work-life balance.
You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of cybersecurity, contribute directly to the organization's security strategy, and collaborate with experienced IT leadership in a stable, mission-driven environment.
Interested in learning more? Apply today or connect with NextPlay Jobs for a confidential conversation!
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
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About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Information Security Analyst II (Cybersecurity)
NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in the Rosemont, IL area to identify an experienced Information Security Analyst II to join its growing…
Industry
Salary
$100,000–$115,000
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in the Rosemont, IL area to identify an experienced Information Security Analyst II to join its growing Technology Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on cybersecurity professional who enjoys working across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in systems or network administration, along with experience managing security technologies and protecting critical IT infrastructure.
This position offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule, requiring only two days onsite per month following the initial training period, along with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.
Location: Rosemont, IL | Hybrid
Schedule: Just 2 days onsite per month after initial training
Industry: Nonprofit Organization
Key responsibilities
Monitor, administer, and maintain cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, data loss prevention (DLP), and threat monitoring platforms.
Investigate security alerts, suspicious activity, and potential breaches, coordinating incident containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.
Conduct vulnerability assessments across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and external-facing systems.
Identify, prioritize, and track security vulnerabilities while collaborating with internal IT teams to implement corrective actions.
Maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting across Microsoft 365, Windows-based infrastructure, cloud services, and critical applications.
Coordinate penetration testing, security assessments, and remediation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
Support cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives, including PCI requirements.
Develop and maintain security policies, incident response procedures, technical documentation, and cybersecurity reporting.
Administer security awareness initiatives, including employee training, phishing simulations, and cybersecurity communications.
Evaluate emerging security threats and technologies, recommend improvements, and participate in cybersecurity projects.
Ideal profile
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
5–7 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a cybersecurity or information security role.
Minimum 3 years of systems administration and/or network administration experience.
Hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security technologies.
Strong understanding of Windows-based environments, Microsoft 365, networking, endpoint security, and infrastructure security.
Experience administering or working with SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and related security platforms.
Familiarity with security frameworks, risk assessments, security policies, and regulatory compliance.
CompTIA Security+, equivalent security certification, or actively pursuing a relevant certification.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to independently investigate security issues, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Compensation & benefits
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 annually
Our client offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent work-life balance, including:
Base salary of $100,000–$115,000
Highly flexible hybrid schedule — only 2 onsite days per month after training
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Employer-supported 403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Professional development and career growth
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an ideal opportunity for an Information Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, or Security Engineer looking to take ownership of meaningful security initiatives without sacrificing work-life balance.
You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of cybersecurity, contribute directly to the organization's security strategy, and collaborate with experienced IT leadership in a stable, mission-driven environment.
Interested in learning more? Apply today or connect with NextPlay Jobs for a confidential conversation!
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Information Security Analyst II (Cybersecurity)
NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in the Rosemont, IL area to identify an experienced Information Security Analyst II to join its growing…
Industry
Salary
$100,000–$115,000
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in the Rosemont, IL area to identify an experienced Information Security Analyst II to join its growing Technology Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on cybersecurity professional who enjoys working across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in systems or network administration, along with experience managing security technologies and protecting critical IT infrastructure.
This position offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule, requiring only two days onsite per month following the initial training period, along with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.
Location: Rosemont, IL | Hybrid
Schedule: Just 2 days onsite per month after initial training
Industry: Nonprofit Organization
Key responsibilities
Monitor, administer, and maintain cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, data loss prevention (DLP), and threat monitoring platforms.
Investigate security alerts, suspicious activity, and potential breaches, coordinating incident containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.
Conduct vulnerability assessments across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and external-facing systems.
Identify, prioritize, and track security vulnerabilities while collaborating with internal IT teams to implement corrective actions.
Maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting across Microsoft 365, Windows-based infrastructure, cloud services, and critical applications.
Coordinate penetration testing, security assessments, and remediation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
Support cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives, including PCI requirements.
Develop and maintain security policies, incident response procedures, technical documentation, and cybersecurity reporting.
Administer security awareness initiatives, including employee training, phishing simulations, and cybersecurity communications.
Evaluate emerging security threats and technologies, recommend improvements, and participate in cybersecurity projects.
Ideal profile
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
5–7 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a cybersecurity or information security role.
Minimum 3 years of systems administration and/or network administration experience.
Hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security technologies.
Strong understanding of Windows-based environments, Microsoft 365, networking, endpoint security, and infrastructure security.
Experience administering or working with SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and related security platforms.
Familiarity with security frameworks, risk assessments, security policies, and regulatory compliance.
CompTIA Security+, equivalent security certification, or actively pursuing a relevant certification.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to independently investigate security issues, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Compensation & benefits
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 annually
Our client offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent work-life balance, including:
Base salary of $100,000–$115,000
Highly flexible hybrid schedule — only 2 onsite days per month after training
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Employer-supported 403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Professional development and career growth
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an ideal opportunity for an Information Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, or Security Engineer looking to take ownership of meaningful security initiatives without sacrificing work-life balance.
You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of cybersecurity, contribute directly to the organization's security strategy, and collaborate with experienced IT leadership in a stable, mission-driven environment.
Interested in learning more? Apply today or connect with NextPlay Jobs for a confidential conversation!
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.