About the role
Job Description
Job Summary:
The SOC Engineer is part of the Cyber team and serves as an escalation responder to security events within the Security Operations Center. The ideal candidate would have a strong problem-solving skills and analytics aptitude. This role participates in security posture monitoring and threat response activities and is directly responsible for troubleshooting security events.
This role provides additional analysis during security incidents establishing the extent of the threat, business impacts, and then advising and performing the most suitable course of action to contain and remedy the incident. The SOC Engineer must maintain a good knowledge of the threat landscape, help enhance current capabilities, and provides support in the identification of new methods of detecting threats.
Job Duties:
Monitors security event platforms and follow incident playbook for first response, triage, potential resolution, and participates in postmortem activities as required
Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, host-based security systems (HBSS), Azure security, and audit log management etc.
Provides proactive feedback to enable improvement of the current monitoring rules, based on information and knowledge/experience
Creates daily, weekly, and monthly reports for Security Management Team
Performs front line response and escalation tasks and updates runbooks and procedures as needed
Compiles statistics and contributes to the improvement and creation of playbooks
Uses public cyber security resources (e.g. sites/blogs/podcasts) to stay up to date with latest news, threats, and security analysis tools
Participates in on-call rotation
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education
High School Diploma or GED, required
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science, preferred
Experience
Three (3) or more years of experience in infosec, cybersecurity, system or networking, required
Three (3) or more years of experience of network protocols, configurations, or IT operations, required
Two (2) or more years of experience within cloud technologies such as Azure, Azure Stack Azure Backups, AWS or similar cloud experience, preferred
Two (2) or more years with EDR platform or SIEM Platform, preferred
Experience with help desk ticketing systems and service desk management tools, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
Microsoft SC-900, 200, 300 preferred
Any IT security certifications, preferred
Software
Experience with four (4) or more of the following, required:
Microsoft Sentinel
Information Security tools & packet analyses tools (e.g. CB, Wireshark)
Intrusion Detection (e.g. IDS/IPS tools)
Firewall troubleshooting
Strong Windows and Linux
Internet Protocols and Services (e.g. TCP/IP, FTP, HTTPS, SSH)
Log analysis/ Windows event analysis
Network and Host basic forensics
EDR solutions
Troubleshooting and root cause analyses
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
Ability to react quickly, decisively and deliberately in high-stress, high-impact situations
Ability to multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to work well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
Ability to discuss technology and effectively communicate technical issues with all audiences.
Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette
KEYWORDS: SOC, Networking, Security, Intrusion Detection, Windows, Linux, Internet Protocol, Network Infrastructure, Host and Network Based Forensics, Antivirus Solutions, Troubleshooting, EDR Platform, SIEM Platform, Cyber Security, Cyber, Security Operations Center.
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Illinois Range: $60,000 - $95,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits\* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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Job Info
Job Identification
14261
Job Category
Generalist
Posting Date
10/02/2026, 10:04 PM
Apply Before
10/02/2027, 10:04 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
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Minimum requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years in infosec, cybersecurity, system, or networking required
- 3+ years experience with network protocols, configurations, or IT operations required
- Experience with 4+ security tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, IDS/IPS, EDR, Windows/Linux) required
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