Job description

Description

Abt Electronics has an immediate opening for a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Associate position in Glenview, IL. We are a family-owned company that has been in business since 1936 and continues to experience strong growth year after year. Abt Electronics specializes in electronics, appliance & furniture sales, delivery, installation, and servicing of all the products we sell. We are a perennial winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplace Award. We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible & friendly Mid-Level Cybersecurity Associate to join our team. This position is in-office with flexible schedules. If this is you, we want to hear from you! This is an in-person role in Glenview, IL. This requires regular on-site work, and relocation assistance is not provided.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The Mid-Level Cybersecurity Associate will be responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the company's cybersecurity programs. This role includes hands-on security operations and incident response.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to security alerts, logs, and incident reports using SIEM and EDR tools.
Assist with vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking across systems and endpoints.
Support phishing simulations and security awareness initiatives for employees.
Help administer endpoint protection, firewalls, and network access controls.
Investigate suspicious activity, document findings, and contribute to incident reports.
Participate in threat hunting and routine log analysis to identify risks.
Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations (PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.).
Work with IT teams to securely configure and patch systems.
Maintain asset inventories and user access reviews.
Assist in audits, penetration testing follow-ups, and third-party security reviews.

Qualifications

2–5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations.
Familiarity with tools such as Artic Wolf, Cloudflare, or similar.
Working knowledge of common attack vectors, malware behavior, and security best practices.
Experience with networking concepts and system hardening.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience in a retail or e-commerce environment is a plus.

We offer our team members: