Mid-Level Cybersecurity Associate

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:

• Medical/Dental (Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO Network)
• 401(k) (Charles Schwab), which includes a matching program
• Life & Disability insurance (Lincoln Financial)
• Generous Paid Time Off/Sick Pay Program
• Onsite continued training
• Employee discounts on all products we sell
• Salary Range varies based on experience $38-41/hr