Security Operations Specialist - flexible hybrid role (Chicago, IL - Overland Park, KS - New York, NY

Job Description:

Building trusted markets — powered by our people.

At Cboe, 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 inclusive 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. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us! We are currently hiring for a Security Operations Specialist.

The Security Operations Specialist will be responsible for proactively defending the organization through a blend of threat hunting, threat intelligence analysis, alert triage, incident response, breach and attack simulation (BAS), and custom detection engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, a curious mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct proactive threat hunts across network, endpoint, cloud, and log data to identify malicious activity not detected by standard controls.

• Develop and maintain threat hunting hypotheses and methodologies using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

• Write, tune, and deploy custom detection rules in SIEM, EDR, and other security tools based on hunt findings and emerging threats.

• Monitor, collect, and analyze open-source, commercial, and industry-specific threat intelligence.

• Operationalize threat intelligence by integrating IOCs, TTPs, and threat actor profiles into hunting and detection workflows.

• Triage and investigate security alerts from SIEM, EDR, DLP, and other monitoring tools.

• Lead or participate in security incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident reviews.

• Operate the BAS platform to simulate attacker behavior and validate detective control coverage.

• Analyze BAS results, coordinate findings with detection engineering, and track remediation efforts.

• Collaborate with Security Engineering, Infrastructure, and Development teams to improve security posture.

• Participate in tabletop exercises, red/purple team engagements, and security projects.

Required Skills and Education:

• Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience: 2+ years

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Strong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and hands-on experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Solid understanding of network security, Windows/Linux internals, and Active Directory.

• Strong skills in log analysis, packet capture review, and endpoint investigation.

• Experience with at least one EDR/XDR platform (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).

• Proficiency in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Google SecOps, Sentinel) and custom rule development.

• Experience with Breach and Attack Simulation tools (e.g., AttackIQ, SafeBreach, Cymulate) is preferred but not required.

• Solid understanding of network security, Windows/Linux internals, and Active Directory.

You'll really stand out with:

• Prior experience working in Financial Services

• Scripting language experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, bash) for automating tasks

• Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• 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

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• 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

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More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot  of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

 

Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $85,000-$105,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

 

US Geographic Differentials:

• 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA 

• 115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA 

• 120%: Boston MA, Washington DC 

• 125%: New York City NY  

• 130%: San Francisco CA 

 

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more!  Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE. 

 

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.