IT Security Engineer

Title: IT Security Engineer

Location: Skokie IL Warrenville IL Arlington Heights IL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday Friday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM

Travel: Occasional local travel between corporate locations as needed

On-Call: Participation in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule required

TalentFish is casting a line for an IT Security Engineer II

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading healthcare organization where youll play a critical role in protecting enterprise systems cloud environments applications and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats.

As an IT Security Engineer II youll help strengthen the organizations cybersecurity posture by designing and implementing enterprise security solutions leading incident response activities managing advanced security technologies and driving security strategy across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud and security platforms while partnering with infrastructure application and business teams to continuously improve security operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Minimum of 3 years of cybersecurity experience as a Security Analyst or Security Engineer.

• Experience administering and supporting enterprise security applications.

• Experience leading cybersecurity projects and cross-functional initiatives.

• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced professional or expert-level cybersecurity certification (CISSP GIAC CCSP or similar).

• Healthcare industry experience.

• Experience working within regulated environments.

Technical Skills

Experience with many of the following technologies and disciplines:

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Security

• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

• Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)

• Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

• Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR)

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)

• Identity Security and Access Management

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• Email Security

• Vulnerability Management

• Threat Detection and Exposure Management

• Security Incident Response

• System Hardening

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS)

• Network server desktop database cloud and application security

• Asset Inventory and Configuration Management

• Security Architecture and Enterprise Security Controls

• Risk Assessments and Security Governance

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead complex cybersecurity incident investigations response and recovery efforts.

• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities and implement effective remediation strategies.

• Architect design implement and enhance enterprise security technologies and processes.

• Administer monitor troubleshoot and optimize multiple enterprise security platforms.

• Drive automation of security operations to improve efficiency and reduce organizational risk.

• Develop and maintain enterprise security policies standards procedures and operational documentation.

• Create both short- and long-term security technology roadmaps and business cases.

• Conduct security reviews risk assessments and impact analyses for new and existing systems.

• Develop audit and enhance enterprise security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Measure and report on enterprise security capabilities using automated and manual tools.

• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to promote security awareness and best practices.

• Support internal and external audits compliance initiatives and regulatory assessments.

• Assist with HIPAA PCI NIST and other security and compliance requirements.

• Cross-train team members and mentor peers on operational processes and security technologies.

• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule supporting enterprise security operations.

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Keys to Success

Were looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles frameworks and best practices.

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions.

• Advanced incident investigation and threat analysis skills.

• Working knowledge of network application cloud and infrastructure security.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor others and influence security best practices.

Why Youll Love This Opportunity

• Hybrid work environment

• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and cybersecurity technologies

• High-impact role protecting critical healthcare infrastructure

• Collaborative innovative IT security team

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If youre passionate about cybersecurity cloud security automation and protecting enterprise environments from todays evolving threats wed love to connect with you!

Salary target $110K per year hourly $46-$72/hr.