Cloud Security Operations Engineer

Post Date

Nov 09, 2023

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60654
US
Sep 16, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

CHI-663325

Pay Rate

$118k - $177k (estimate)

Job Description

Day to day:



* Upgrade network security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps, and evaluating and implementing enhancements.

* Partner closely with IT or business teams across the Firm to implement secure solutions that reduce business risk by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

* Enhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Information Security Program.

* Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring, patching and incident response.

* Acts as subject matter expert for security incident responses.

* Appropriately inform and advise management on incidents and incident prevention.

* Participate in knowledge sharing with other engineers and develop solutions efficiently.

Required Skills & Experience

Required Skills:



* Bachelor's degree required, preferably in cybersecurity or other IT-related field

* 5+ years experience working in the cyber security space

* Experience with Azure Cloud

* Experience investigating security incidents using various security tools including EDR tools such as CrowdStrike

* Experience with other security-related technologies including Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Firewalls, Content Filtering Technology, Vulnerability Scanning/Management Solutions

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:



* Comptia Security+, Network+, Cybersecurity Analyst

* GIAC Information Security Fundamentals or Security Essentials Certification

* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.