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Remote SOC Investigation Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$95 per hour)

MercorStreamwood, Illinois, US
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Mercor is hiring SOC Investigation Specialist** on behalf of high-growth technology and enterprise partners building next-generation SOC automation and AI-driven investigation systems.This role is ...[internal_linking.show_more]

Senior Estimator

Leopardo CompaniesHoffman Estates, IL, United States
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Leopardo Construction is looking for a Senior Estimator to join our growing Hoffman Estates team.This opportunity is a great fit for an experienced estimator to work on top-notch projects in a vari...[internal_linking.show_more]

Financial Systems Team Lead

The Fountain GroupHoffman Estates, IL
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My name is Shannon, and I am a Recruiter with.We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a .Details for the position are as follows:.Seeking a Financial Systems Team Lead to join our...[internal_linking.show_more]

Sr Business System Analyst - Supply Chain

Motorola SolutionsElgin, IL
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We are seeking a highly skilled IT professional passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business goals.The ideal candidate is self-motivated, excels in cross-functional collaboration, and...[internal_linking.show_more]

Marketing Specialist

ClarkeSaint Charles, IL, United States
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Clarke is looking for a curious, organized, and creative Marketing Specialist to join our team.This role plays a hands-on part in bringing the Clarke brand to life across email, social media, digit...[internal_linking.show_more]

Services Technician-W2

Insight Enterprises, Inc.Hanover Park, IL, US
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This role is an onsite position located in Fort Worth, TX.Duration of contract: 6-12 months.Now is the time to bring your research expertise to a Service Technician role for a.AI, cybersecurity, an...[internal_linking.show_more]

Veterinarian

American Veterinary GroupElgin, Illinois, US
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UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care in the.We offer after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency c...[internal_linking.show_more]

Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Nesco ResourceHanover Park, IL, United States
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Duration of Project: 12 Weeks Location: Hanover Park, IL Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CST.Job Description: A Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping organizations accelerate transformation by unloc...[internal_linking.show_more]

Technology Programs - Entry Level Training Programs

DreamboundBartlett, Illinois, United States
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Note: This is an educational program, not a job.Successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment but will equip you with valuable skills for the technology job market.Are you pass...[internal_linking.show_more]

Product Engineering Manager - RF/Hardware Systems

MatrixSpaceHoffman Estates, IL, US
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At MatrixSpace, we are building technology that bridges the physical and digital worlds - combining embedded systems, radar sensing, cloud computing, and AI to unlock powerful real-world intelligen...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote SOC Investigation Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$95 per hour)

Remote SOC Investigation Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$95 per hour)

MercorStreamwood, Illinois, US
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  • Mercor is hiring SOC Investigation Specialist on behalf of high-growth technology and enterprise partners building next-generation SOC automation and AI-driven investigation systems. This role is ideal for experienced SOC analysts who can apply real-world investigative judgment to review, validate, and construct high-quality security investigations across SIEM, endpoint, cloud, and identity environments.
  • Responsibilities - Review, monitor, and evaluate SOC alerts and investigation outputs based on predefined scenarios and criteria. - Distinguish true positives from false positives by validating investigative evidence and alert context. - Perform end-to-end security investigations when required, including log analysis, entity pivoting, timeline reconstruction, and evidence correlation. - Assess the correctness, completeness, and quality of SOC investigations produced by automated or human workflows. - Apply consistent investigative judgment while recognizing that multiple valid investigation paths may exist for the same alert. - Make clear binary determinations (e.g., ACCEPT / PASS) while also producing detailed ground-truth investigations when required. - Use Splunk extensively to pivot across logs, entities, and timelines, including reading and reasoning about SPL queries. - Maintain clear and accurate documentation of investigative steps, assumptions, evidence, and conclusions. - Collaborate with program leads and other expert annotators to uphold high-quality investigation and annotation standards. - Mentor or support other analysts where applicable, particularly in long-term or lead annotator roles. * * * ### Requirements - 3+ years of hands-on experience as a SOC analyst in a production SOC environment (Tier 2 or above strongly preferred). - Strong understanding of alert triage, incident investigation workflows, and evidence-based decision-making under time constraints. - Mandatory hands-on experience with Splunk , including : - Conducting investigations using Splunk - Reading, understanding, and reasoning about SPL queries - Pivoting between logs, entities, and timelines - Proven ability to evaluate SOC investigations and determine whether conclusions are valid, incomplete, or incorrect. - Strong investigative judgment and comfort making decisive evaluations. - Fluent English (written and spoken) with strong documentation and communication skills. * * * ### Nice to Have - Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, or SentinelOne. - Experience analyzing cloud security logs and signals : - AWS (CloudTrail, GuardDuty) - Azure (Activity Log, Defender for Cloud) - GCP (Cloud Audit Logs) - Familiarity with Identity & Access Management platforms such as Okta Identity Cloud or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). - Experience with email security tools like Proofpoint or Mimecast. - SOC leadership or mentoring experience. - Basic scripting experience (Python or similar). - Security certifications (optional) : GCIA, GCIH, GCED, Splunk certifications, Security+, CCNA, or cloud security certifications. * * * ### Why Join - Work on cutting-edge SOC automation and AI-driven investigation systems. - Apply real-world SOC expertise to shape how future security teams investigate and respond to threats. - Take ownership of high-impact investigative evaluations and ground-truth security cases. - Collaborate with experienced SOC practitioners, security engineers, and AI teams. - Join Mercor’s global network of vetted security professionals.