Security Operations Specialist

About the role

Job Description: Building trusted markets - powered by our people At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. We're building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we've earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to "go for it" and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities. To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model. Location Overview Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it's a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River. With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas. The Security Operations team is hiring for a Security Operations Specialist The Security Operations Specialist is an entry‑level, hands‑on role within the Security Operations organization, designed to develop well‑rounded security practitioners through exposure to the full spectrum of cybersecurity operations. This role supports and contributes to monitoring, detection, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, red teaming, and insider threat programs, while building strong technical and analytical foundations. Thee Security Operations Specialist operates as a generalist, gaining experience across people, process, and technology to understand how modern security operations function as an integrated system. This role works closely with senior analysts, engineers, hunters, and red team operators, learning through direct participation, mentorship, and structured progression. In this role you'll be responsible for : 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 The ideal candidate has : 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 You'll really stand out with : Hands‑on experience from internships, labs, home projects, capture‑the‑flag (CTF) exercises, or security compe