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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 105000 - 125000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Engineer serves a critical hybrid role ensuring the smooth daily operations of Cerity Partners IT infrastructure while maintaining robust security posture across all systems. This position uniquely combines infrastructure engineering with cybersecurity responsibilities supporting the companys strategic growth through secure system design implementation and integration of M&A facilities. You will be collaborating within the infrastructure and cybersecurity departments across the company and with outside vendors to plan and execute complex projects affecting thousands of colleagues.


The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud platforms a keen understanding of cybersecurity practices and experience with on-premises networking in large environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and monitor critical systems to ensure maximum availability and security

  • Perform necessary maintenance from troubleshooting outages to rolling out patches

  • Create and maintain standards for configurations processes and other technologies

  • Coordinate with the Infrastructure Engineering & Cybersecurity teams to plan and implement infrastructure upgrades and network security measures

  • Support key stakeholders in new project/system onboarding through provisioning of Azure/Cloud resources such as VMs Enterprise Apps SSO MFA Cloud storage databases networking

  • Support the integration of new or acquired facilities into existing LAN/WAN/Telecom networks

  • Act as point of escalation for Colleague Success team

  • Identify and propose cost-savings security improvements and operational efficiency opportunities

  • Monitor and respond to security incidents through SIEM analysis and threat investigation

  • Conduct security assessments vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts

  • Manage EDR/XDR platforms and investigate security alerts

  • Execute anti-phishing campaigns and security awareness initiatives

  • Perform email security analysis message traces and threat hunting

  • Maintain security baselines and implement security hardening across infrastructure

  • Collaborate on incident response and disaster recovery planning

Required Credentials:

  • Bachelors degree

  • 5 years of experience in Infrastructure & Enterprise Support

Recommended Credentials:

  • AZ-104 preferred AZ-500 CCNA Network Security CySA

Skills & Competencies:

  • Broad experience across the Azure ecosystem managing Microsoft 365 Entra ID Defender Active Directory Intune Azure Virtual Desktop Storage/Blob/Files

  • Experience managing and designing on-premises infrastructure including Firewalls WAPs Switches and ancillary integrated system (A/V Security Meeting rooms)

  • Security Tools Experience: SIEM platforms EDR/XDR solutions (Microsoft Defender CrowdStrike SentinelOne etc.)

  • Vulnerability Management: Experience with scanning tools and remediation processes

  • Security Operations: Log analysis threat hunting incident investigation

  • Familiarity with cloud telephony and real-time collaboration systems

  • Ability to work in a team based/collaborative environment

  • Entrepreneurial and action-oriented work style comfortable in a dynamic environment

  • Adherence to all compliance policies & procedures

  • Strong leadership problem-solving attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

  • Demonstrate the Cerity Partners culture

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

  • Incident response availability requirements

  • Hybrid work arrangements available

  • Occasional travel requirements for M&A activities or multi-site support

Compensation Range:

$ 105000- 125000

Why Cerity Partners:

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

  • Health dental and vision insurance day 1!

  • 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match

  • Flexible PTO policy

  • Parental Leave

  • Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations

  • Opportunity to give back time to local communities

  • Commuter benefits

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures perspectives and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race religion national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations please reach out to Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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