Cyber Security Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

Hybrid
$50 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
50% Travel
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Auditing
Bash
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Cyber Security
CyberArk
Firewall
GSEC
Good Clinical Practice
Linux
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows
Nessus
Network Security
Google Cloud Platform
IBM QRadar
IDS
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
Incident Management
Risk Management
Scripting
Security Controls
Security Operations
Security+
Python
Qualys
ROOT
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
SIEM
Splunk
Vulnerability Management
Windows PowerShell

Job Details

We are seeking a Cyber Security professional to support security operations, threat monitoring, and risk management in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tools, incident response, and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and incidents

  • Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation activities

  • Support incident response, investigation, and root cause analysis

  • Implement and maintain security controls and best practices

  • Work with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams to ensure secure designs

  • Assist with security audits, risk assessments, and compliance efforts

  • Document security procedures, incidents, and remediation plans

Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals

  • Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.)

  • Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS

  • Knowledge of Windows/Linux security

  • Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7)

  • Experience with incident response and threat analysis

  • Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)

Nice to Have

  • Cloud security experience (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform)

  • Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

  • IAM tools (Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk)

  • Certifications: Security+, CEH, CISSP, GSEC

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