Remote Climate Risk Analyst Jobs in Oak Brook, IL

Position Summary

Harvest is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst II to join our team on full-time basis. The Cybersecurity Operations Analyst is responsible for protecting the organization's information systems through the administration of security technologies, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and operational security initiatives. This position works closely with IT teams to maintain a secure environment while supporting the organization's compliance objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events, alerts, and incidents across endpoint, identity, cloud, and network security platforms.
• Administer and maintain cybersecurity technologies including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, security logging, email security, and identity security solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, coordinate remediation efforts with IT teams, and validate corrective actions to reduce organizational risk.
• Support security operations by maintaining security documentation, developing operational procedures, and assisting with security audits, compliance initiatives, and customer security assessments.
• Participate in the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of security controls, technologies, and operational processes.
• Assist with user access reviews, security awareness initiatives, phishing campaigns, and other activities that promote a strong security posture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate security concerns, support infrastructure projects, and ensure security best practices are incorporated into daily operations.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, systems administration, or information technology with a security focus.
• Experience administering endpoint protection, vulnerability management, security logging/SIEM, and Microsoft Windows environments.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft 365/Azure, networking fundamentals, and incident response processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CrowdStrike, Microsoft 365 Security, Azure, Log360 or similar SIEM platforms, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, CIS Controls, or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to operate computer equipment
• Ability to occasionally walk, stand, bend, or reach when accessing equipment, cabling, or hardware components
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via electronic means

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Other Duties

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Primary duties, assisting duties, and other department responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice.

Remote Work Environment Requirements:

• Dedicated, quiet workspace free from distractions to maintain focus and accuracy.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection to support secure document processing and collaboration.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a remote setting while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong self-discipline and time management skills to work independently and efficiently.
• Comfortable using remote communication tools (e.g. email, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) for team collaboration.

Benefits:

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and good work/life balance.

• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• 401k with employer contribution
• Remote work environment
• Generally, promotion within firm

Harvest Valuations LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are not seeking agency assistance with this role.

We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.