Lead Security Engineer
Lead Security Engineer
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$ 110775 - 188325
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Job Description
About the role:
We are seeking a Lead Security Engineer to help drive our security detection and response efforts. In this role you will be responsible for designing implementing and improving security monitoring automation and response capabilities. You will work closely with security engineers analysts and crossfunctional teams to strengthen our security posture.
This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead security detection and response initiatives ensuring effective threat monitoring investigation and mitigation.
- Develop and maintain security detections across SIEM SOAR and EDR platforms.
- Architect and optimize security automation workflows to enhance threat response efficiency.
- Collaborate with our inhouse SOC and IT teams to refine detection and preventative capabilities and reduce false positives.
- Research and implement new security technologies and best practices to enhance monitoring and response effectiveness.
- Perform security assessments tuning detection rules and developing playbooks for security incidents.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to security strategy and roadmap planning.
Requirements
- 5 years of handson experience in security engineering threat detection and response.
- Strong expertise with SIEM SOAR and EDR.
- Experience developing and tuning detections using logs telemetry and threat intelligence.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python PowerShell Bash etc..
- Strong understanding of attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK framework) and incident response methodologies.
- Ability to analyze security telemetry investigate threats and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud security monitoring (AWS Azure GCP).
- Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST CIS ISO 27001.
- Certifications such as GIAC (GCDA GCIH GCFA) OSCP CISSP or relevant credentials.
If you are passionate about security automation and detection engineering wed love to hear from you! Apply today to be a part of our growing security team.
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. Thats why we champion your wellness through a widerange of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 75 401k match up to 7
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance 1x salary commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and companyprovided HSA contributions (up to $500$2000 annually) for specific plansand coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives up to $300$600 annual
- Companyprovided long and shortterm disabilityinsurance
- Emotional Health
- TrustBased Time Off
- 6week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 824 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
- Annual Education Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15 Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Base Salary Compensation Range
$96326..00 USD AnnualTotal Cash Compensation Range
$110775..00 USD AnnualMorningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate inperson each week. While some positions are available as fully remote weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular basis typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
100MstarResCanad Morningstar Research Inc. (Canada) Legal EntityEmployment Type
Full-Time
