Security Operations Specialist

Cboe Global Markets is a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, dedicated to solving complex challenges. The Security Operations Specialist role focuses on monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents while supporting threat intelligence and incident response efforts.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and triaging security alerts across SIEM, EDR, email security, cloud, and identity platforms
• Performing initial analysis and investigation of security events, escalating incidents as appropriate
• Assisting with incident response activities, including evidence collection, timeline development, and documentation
• Supporting threat hunting efforts by executing queries, validating hypotheses, and documenting findings
• Contributing to detection engineering by testing, tuning, and helping maintain detection rules and alerts
• Assisting red team and purple team activities through log review, detection validation, and exercise support
• Supporting threat intelligence workflows, including indicator research, enrichment, and operationalization
• Participating in DLP and insider threat monitoring, helping identify potential data misuse or policy violations
• Documenting procedures, playbooks, and lessons learned to improve operational consistency
• Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to improve alert quality, visibility, and response outcomes
• Participating in on-call or shift-based SOC coverage as part of a team-based rotation

Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in system administration, IT, helpdesk or similar roles
• A strong interest in cybersecurity operations and a desire to learn across multiple security domains
• Foundational understanding of security concepts, such as networking, operating systems, authentication, and common attack techniques
• Familiarity with at least some security tooling or data sources (e.g., logs, alerts, endpoint telemetry), gained through coursework, labs, internships, or self‑study
• Analytical thinking skills and the ability to follow structured investigative processes
• Curiosity and persistence when researching unfamiliar behaviors or technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear documentation of findings
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based, fast‑paced operational environment
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
• Hands‑on experience from internships, labs, home projects, capture‑the‑flag (CTF) exercises, or security competitions
• Exposure to scripting or query languages (e.g., basic Python, PowerShell, KQL, SQL, or similar)
• Familiarity with attacker techniques or frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Demonstrated interest in threat hunting, detection engineering, or red teaming through self‑directed learning
• Strong documentation habits, including writing clear investigation notes or technical summaries
• A growth mindset and eagerness to rotate across different security functions before specializing
• Relevant entry‑level certifications (e.g., Security+, Blue Team Level 1, or similar), though not required

Benefits

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
• Paid Time Off

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