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Network and Data Security Engineer

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

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Access Control
Amazon Web Services
Auditing
CISM
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Change Management
Cloud Computing

Summary

We are looking for Network and Data Security Engineer for our client in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Network and Data Security Engineer

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $51hr - $56hr

Responsibilities:

Act as the primary security engineering contact for network and data protection across global delivery teams.
Support discovery activities by assessing existing environments for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and integration risks.
Lead integration efforts by defining secure connectivity patterns between on-premises, cloud, and third-party systems.
Implement data protection controls including encryption, DLP, access controls, and secure data transfer mechanisms.
Collaborate with offshore engineers to guide implementation, review configurations, and ensure adherence to security standards.
Conduct risk assessments and support remediation of findings from vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and compliance audits.
Document security architectures, policies, and operational procedures for knowledge sharing and audit readiness.
Participate in change management and release processes to ensure secure deployment of infrastructure and applications.
As a Network and Data Security Engineer, candidates daily activities may include:
Reviewing network and system configurations for security gaps and recommending improvements.
Participating in discovery workshops to identify integration points and assess associated risks.
Collaborating with offshore teams to implement secure connectivity and data exchange mechanisms.
Monitoring alerts from SIEM platforms and coordinating incident response efforts.
Updating firewall rules, VPN configurations, and access control policies based on evolving requirements.
Supporting audits and compliance reviews by providing documentation and evidence of controls.
Attending sync meetings with infrastructure and application teams to align on secure design patterns.
Documenting security findings, mitigation plans, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Required Skills And Qualifications:

Strong hands-on expertise in network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, proxies).
Deep understanding of data protection principles including encryption, access control, and secure data flows.
Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform), including secure VNet NSGs, UDRs and identity management.
Proven ability to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies in hybrid environments.
Excellent troubleshooting skills in network and security operations
Strong communication and coordination skills to work across global/offshore teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
Experience with secure integration of cloud and on-premises systems.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA).
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integration of security into CI/CD pipelines.

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Dice Id: 10516350
Position Id: IL_NADS_1105
Posted 11 hours ago

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