Ventas, Inc. is a leading S&P 500 company focused on creating environments that benefit a growing aging population. The Cybersecurity Analyst supports daily cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, and security operations to protect Ventas’ systems and data, working closely with IT teams and external partners to strengthen overall security posture.
Incident response efforts, including evidence collection, documentation, root‑cause analysis, and remediation steps
Assist in vulnerability scanning, patch verification, and remediation tracking across servers, endpoints, and cloud environments
Ensure 3rd party security documentation is kept up to date and monitor for gaps
Conduct routine security health checks and support maintenance of security tools such as EDR, MFA/SSO, firewalls, and email security platforms
Help implement and maintain cybersecurity policies, technical standards, and user awareness initiatives
Maintain accurate documentation for security systems, processes, and incident reports
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Network, and Applications teams to ensure secure configurations and timely issue resolution
Participate in security projects, audits, and continuous‑improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; relevant experience may be considered
2+ years of hands‑on cybersecurity or IT security operations experience
Must be located in the Chicago, IL or Louisville, KY, or New York City, NY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 1 days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in‑office operations
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux system administration, identity and access management, and Active Directory fundamentals
Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document incidents and communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or equivalent are a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement savings
Paid time off
Other wellness benefits
Ventas is a leading S&P 500 company with approximately 1,400 properties serving the secular megatrend of a large and growing aging population.
Glassdoor
3.3
Founded in 1983
Chicago, Illinois, USA
201-500 employees
http://ventasreit.com
Ventas is a leading S&P 500 company with approximately 1,400 properties serving the secular megatrend of a large and growing aging population.
