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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
200 East Randolph Street (Show on map)
Sep 27, 2025

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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Threat Defense and Response

JLL Technologies - United States / Remote

What this job involves: About the role

#JLLTechAmbitions

Jones Lang LaSalle, an international commercial real estate firm, is looking for a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to respond to threats faced by the organization. This position is accountable and responsible for responding to alerts and incidents generated by JLL security controls and employee submissions. The position is also responsible for escalating identified critical issues to the Incident Response Team. This analyst will support pivotal Global Cyber Defense capabilities by responding to any and all cyber threats that JLL faces. This role is a highly dynamic role that will require not only strong leadership and interpersonal skills, but also advanced technical ability and understanding to support threat response and incident investigations. Additionally, with the level of integration between core ops functions, they must facilitate robust communications between other teams within the cybersecurity organization.

This position will report directly to the Senior Director of Threat Defense and Response and in addition, interface regularly with senior leaders such as the global CISO, various business lines, and technical engineers. A successful candidate must have great leadership experience while being detail oriented and capable of operating in an extremely dynamic environment.

Responsibilities
  • Responding to security control alerts and employee submissions while performing the collection, triaging, and analysis of evidence generated by JLL systems.

  • Assisting other SOC Analysts and Incident Responders while responding to advanced attacks/incidents.

  • Staying up to date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities to improve JLL's threat response capabilities.

  • Tracking key metrics and continually improving ability to measure and monitor the maturity and performance of the overall threat response program.

  • Recommending control and defensive measures to protect the organization from advanced threat actor tactics.

  • Coordinating efforts to automate repeatable scenarios using SOAR playbooks and native programming tools like Python.

  • Assisting with defining, creating, and maintaining SIEM detection rules and dashboards

Sounds like you? To apply you need to be: Experience & Education
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or Cybersecurity field (or equivalent experience)

  • 1-3 years Cybersecurity experience, preferably in a highly technical or SOC role.

  • Strong appreciation and demonstrated ability to harness automation, AI, and custom tooling to streamline response and data collection.

  • Advanced working knowledge of Cybersecurity prevention, detection, and response capabilities such as, but not limited to: AV, EDR, SIEM, digital forensics suites, IPS, and WAF.

  • Proficiency with multiple operating systems, as well as multiple cloud environments such as but not limited to: Windows, Mac, Linux, Azure, GCP, AWS, and O365.

  • Familiarity with Cybersecurity industry best practices, frameworks, and methodologies such as but not limited to: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS.

  • Industry recognized certifications (or industry experience/education) such as but not limited to: BTL1, C|SA, GSOC, GCFE, GCIH, and CEH.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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Technical Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to respond to highly technical alerts and incidents

  • Ability to trace down an endpoint on the network, based on ticket or alert information

  • Familiarity with system log information and what it means

  • Understanding of common network services (web, mail, DNS, RDP, SFTP, etc.) General Desktop OS and Server OS knowledge

  • TCP/IP, Internet Routing, UNIX / LINUX, Mac, & Windows

  • Ability to investigate and utilize SOAR, creation of SOAR playbooks/automations is a plus

  • Experience in automation and AI usage in response to security incidents is a plus

  • Experience in programming with tools like Python and JavaScript is a plus

  • Knowledge about various industry tools and standards such as SIEM, PCAP analysis, IDS/IPS, network monitoring tools, digital forensics suites, sandboxing, ticketing platforms, AV, EDR, and SOAR

  • In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks, techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management, vulnerabilities, zero-days, etc.

Apply today!

Estimated compensation for this position:

140,000.00 - 192,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Remote -Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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