Our client is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Chicago office. The successful candidate will be will be responsible and accountable for the protection of the processing environment and data. In this role you will be focused on looking at innovative technologies that will allow for the most secure computing environment. Ideally you should have an understanding of proxy solutions and protocols, including explicit and transparent modes of operation, various authentication mechanisms, etc. You should have demonstrated experience administering a market leading SIEM solution.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation and administration of various security technologies. These include, but are not limited to:
- Firewalls
- Proxies
- Remote Access VPNs
- Two-Factor Authentication
- IDS/IPS
- Network Based Anomaly Detection Systems
- Vulnerability Management Solutions
- Threat Intelligence Solutions
- Threat Emulation Solutions
- SIEM Solutions
- Secure architecture designs relative to both on-prem and cloud environment
- Familiarity with cloud deployments, technologies, etc.
- Continuously evaluating, designing and implementing security solutions to improve the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the firm’s intellectual property and systems
- Assist in the creation or modification of forward-thinking security policies and procedures as needed
- Troubleshooting cyber issues down to the packet decode level if necessary
- Member of the firm’s cyber incident response team
- Periodic after hours and weekend support is required
Requirements:
- 5+ years of network security experience. CISSP is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of both security and network fundamentals and protocols
- Demonstrated experience administering a market leading SIEM solution
- Understanding of proxy solutions and protocols, including explicit and transparent modes of operation, various authentication mechanisms, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux security best practices
- Proficient in Python and basic shell scripting
- Familiarity with Identify and Access Management solutions relative to Multi-factor authentication
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong team player, but can work independently when required
- Financial Services industry experience is a plus
Education:
- Bachelor degree in a technical field (e.g., CS, Engineering, Physics, Math, Finance, Economics)
If you would like to be considered for the position of Senior Security Engineer, or wish to discuss the role further then please leave your details below. Your resume will be held in confidence until you connect with a member of our team
