Security Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Full Time
$120k - $150k
Job Title: Security Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid, MUST be in the Greater Chicago Area)
Job Description:
We're looking for an experienced Security Engineer to fortify our team's efforts in safeguarding our systems against potential threats. As a Security Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of our infrastructure, maintaining robust security measures, and collaborating with diverse teams to enforce compliance with stringent security protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strengthening Security Infrastructure:
2. Collaborative Guidance and Enforcement:
3. Rapid Incident Response and Surveillance:
4. Automation and Continuous Improvement:
Qualifications:
Preferred Skills:
Applicants must have current authorization to work full-time in the specified location.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid, MUST be in the Greater Chicago Area)
Job Description:
We're looking for an experienced Security Engineer to fortify our team's efforts in safeguarding our systems against potential threats. As a Security Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of our infrastructure, maintaining robust security measures, and collaborating with diverse teams to enforce compliance with stringent security protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strengthening Security Infrastructure:
- Develop and implement comprehensive security protocols across diverse systems and networks.
- Manage and deploy sophisticated security tools to monitor, detect, and respond to potential threats.
- Conduct routine security assessments, audits, and vulnerability analyses to preemptively address security loopholes.
2. Collaborative Guidance and Enforcement:
- Collaborate seamlessly with multifunctional teams to address security concerns and impart best practices.
- Uphold adherence to established security standards and protocols across the organization's operations.
3. Rapid Incident Response and Surveillance:
- Vigilantly monitor systems and networks for potential security breaches and execute swift responses to incidents.
- Develop and enact incident response strategies to mitigate immediate threats and prevent future occurrences.
4. Automation and Continuous Improvement:
- Automate security processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy in identifying and mitigating threats.
- Continuously elevate security measures, keeping abreast of evolving threats and industry best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in security roles (years may vary based on seniority).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Shell, PowerShell) for automation purposes.
- Strong practical knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and adeptness in implementing security tools.
- Solid understanding of security principles, standards, and protocols.
- Familiarity with security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
- Preferred certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent certifications.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an acute eye for troubleshooting security issues.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated success in implementing security solutions within intricate technical environments.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
Applicants must have current authorization to work full-time in the specified location.