Security Engineer- IAM

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Position: Security Engineer - IAM
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 168838

Job Overview:
The Security Engineer - IAM will be responsible for designing, integrating, and implementing information systems security infrastructure. This role involves assessing potential vulnerabilities, developing policies to prevent unauthorized access, and ensuring compliance with regulations and privacy laws. The ideal candidate will be recognized as an expert in the field, capable of conducting complex and critical work independently while mentoring less experienced peers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, integrate, and implement information systems security infrastructure.
• Assess potential systems and process vulnerabilities to determine security infrastructure requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access.
• Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to users and new employees.
• Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access.
• Research security trends, new methods, and techniques to preemptively eliminate system breaches.
• Provide guidance and direction on best practices for information protection.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws.
• Oversee internal or external systems security, including cloud services.
• Mentor less experienced peers and display leadership as needed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer and network security techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with networking security monitoring tools and systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, authentication systems, anti-virus, content filtering, SEIM, and log management.
• Advanced security system and network troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and report writing.
• Experience with vendor product lines such as Juniper, RSA, Cisco, Qualys, MalwareBytes, and Sophos.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Jenkins, Chef, and Puppet.
• Experience writing scripts in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed sites and multi-datacenter environments.
• Competency in computer forensics and malware analysis.
• Understanding of application development, DevOps, Agile methodology, and MS Active Directory.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, GSEC, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft and Linux-based operating systems (server and workstation).
• Competency in Cyber Threat Management, including custom signature development using SNORT, REGEX, and YARA.
• Optional certifications: SANS/GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW), SANS/GIAC Enterprise Defender (GCED).

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Pay Range: $80 - $85

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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