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Cyber Defense Analyst

Reynolds Consumer Products
Forest, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2026

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Cyber Defense Analyst to join our team located at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

Your Role 

The Cyber Defense Analyst reports directly to the RCP Senior Manager of IT Security Operations and plays a critical role in ensuring the security of RCP systems, networks, and data. The Cyber Defense Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing information security incidents, threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and risk profiles using data and alerts generated from various systems. This role is responsible for executing security processes, optimizing security technologies, and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to enhance RCP’s security posture. The Cyber Defense services were developed with adherence to RCP policies, relevant industry frameworks, regulatory compliance, and operational performance requirements.  

 

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

  • Monitoring and analyzing security-relevant logs, events, and alerts including, but not limited to, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, CAASM, firewalls, file systems, and IPS, documenting relevant incidents, and suggesting/coordinating appropriate remedial actions.
  • Maintaining and refining Cyber Defense policies, standards, and playbooks to address evolving threats and industry best practices.
  • Working with asset owners to ensure the timely remediation of vulnerabilities discovered through periodic scanning.
  • Assessing and prioritizing risk mitigation efforts based on threat intelligence and business impact.
  • Taking an active role in improving Cyber Incident Response processes, ensuring rapid containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Conducting proactive threat-hunting activities and recommending remediation actions.
  • Owning the optimization of the cybersecurity technology stack by analyzing performance, identifying improvements, and implementing enhancements to strengthen security operations and efficiency.
  • Evaluating and recommending cybersecurity tools and services to improve RCP’s security posture.
  • Shaping the information security culture at RCP and driving adherence to pertinent policies, standards, and procedures.

 

You will love it here if…

  • You put safety first, always
  • You listen, learn, and evolve
  • You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
  • You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
  • You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

We need you to have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or similar areas of study, or 3 or more years of work experience in a directly related field.
  • A determined and proactive approach to mastering Cyber Defense Management, with hands-on experience or coursework related to security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response.
  • Outstanding ability to absorb, then apply, and communicate complex cybersecurity concepts effectively to both business and IT stakeholders.
  • Exposure to and a strong desire to deepen expertise in securing hybrid multi-cloud environments, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
  • A relentless drive to understand, implement, and contribute to cyber-defense strategies, including working with managed security service providers (MSSPs).
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, NIST CSF, ISO 2700x, and COBIT, with a commitment to applying and evolving best practices in cyber defense.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 5%.

 

Icing on the cake:

  • GCIH, CySA , SSCP or Cloud Security certification.

 

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

  • Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
  • Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on? 
  • Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
  • Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? 
  • Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
  • Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo? 

 

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company

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Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, or disability.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is The Law Poster:  http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

The Pay Transparency Regulations Frequently Asked Questions can be found on this link:

Pay Transparency Regulations Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

The poster and the supplement can be found on this link.

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /A

Salary : $95,000

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