Security Operations Specialist

Cboe Global Markets

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $74,800–$96,800 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k

This role $86k

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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $86k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is a leading global provider of financial exchange operator services, clearinghouse, and investment solutions.

Cboe Global Markets currently has 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,000–$154,000 across 18 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Security Operations Specialist

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As an entry-level Security Operations Specialist within the Security Operations team, you will support monitoring, detection, incident response, threat intelligence, and red teaming activities. Your day-to-day responsibilities include triaging security alerts across various platforms, conducting initial analysis of security events, assisting with incident response, and contributing to threat hunting efforts by executing queries and documenting findings. You will also help maintain detection rules and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance alert quality and visibility. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience in IT or a related field, along with foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and familiarity with security tooling. Strong analytical skills, curiosity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are crucial. Experience with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell is beneficial, as well as exposure to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.

Skills

SIEM EDR email security cloud platforms identity platforms Python PowerShell KQL SQL MITRE ATT&CK CI/CD threat hunting detection engineering red teaming 401(k) match employee stock purchase plan tax savings accounts referral bonus program volunteer opportunities complimentary lunch paid tuition assistance charitable giving company match paid parental leave on-site gyms

What you'll do

Monitor and triage security alerts across various platforms like SIEM, EDR, email, cloud, and identity systems.
Perform initial analysis of security events and escalate incidents when necessary.
Assist in incident response activities by collecting evidence and documenting timelines.
Support threat hunting efforts through query execution and hypothesis validation.
Contribute to detection engineering by testing and maintaining detection rules and alerts.
Participate in red team exercises by reviewing logs and validating detections.
Document procedures, playbooks, and lessons learned to enhance operational consistency.

What we're looking for

1-2 years of experience in system administration or IT roles
Foundational knowledge in cybersecurity concepts including networking and operating systems
Familiarity with security tools and data sources like SIEM, EDR, and logs
Analytical skills for investigating security events and documenting findings
Hands-on experience through internships, labs, or CTF exercises
Basic scripting or query language proficiency (Python, PowerShell, KQL)
Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced environment

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