Cybersecurity Analyst

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, Downers Grove, Illinois, Jacksonville, Florida

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 
 

Kemper’s Chief Information Security Office is looking for a highly motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to assist in the review and implementation of cybersecurity initiatives across a large and complex environment. This is a critical role in the Cybersecurity Operations Service group and provides support for defensive security operations. The Analyst will respond to cyber threats and assist Cybersecurity Operations with improving processes and technologies. This role reports directly to the Cybersecurity Operations Lead and will directly contribute to threat defense activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to cyber threats.
• Gain expertise in several cybersecurity technologies and defensive domains.
• Maintain partnerships with stakeholders and assist with end-to-end Incident Response remediation.
• Monitoring of technical security controls and detection technologies.
• Provide cybersecurity threat recommendations to stakeholders and decision makers.
• Leverage internal and external resources to research threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence on various attackers and attack infrastructure.
• Be a responsive and helpful engagement point for technology teams during Incident Response activities.
• Assess internal and external networks to define and monitor Kemper’s attack surface.

Job Qualifications

• Certifications such as CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, etc. .
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Knowledge of technologies such as networking including ports and protocols, operating systems and indicators of compromise, cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, etc.
• Basic knowledge of identity and access methods and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively relate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Bachelors degree in an IT or Security field preferred
• This is a hybrid role working in the local Kemper office

The range for this position is $61,900  to $102900. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.).

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  
 

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.