Security Engineer II

Job Title: Security Engineer II

Primary Location: Hybrid; onsite at Chicago-area locations a couple of days per month

Position Type: Contract to hire or direct hire

TalentFish is casting a line for a Security Engineer II. This hybrid role requires onsite attendance at multiple locations in the Chicago suburbs a couple of days per month. You will help strengthen the organizations cybersecurity posture by improving security controls leading incident response and supporting enterprise risk and compliance. We are looking for passionate security engineers who are creative curious and confident.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

• 4 years of cybersecurity analyst or engineering experience including security application ownership and project leadership with 810 years of total experience beginning in IT. This is a hands-on engineering role.

• 4 years of experience with automation and scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell.

• Experience implementing security tools documenting processes measuring return on investment and serving as an internal security engineering expert.

• One or more certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security and a passion for learning about current trends and advancing professional skills.

• Knowledge of security architecture threat detection vulnerability management and incident response across endpoint network application and cloud systems.

• Experience with security controls and tools such as SIEM EDR/XDR DLP IDS/IPS CSPM CNAPP or SOAR including automation.

• Bachelors degree required.

• Knowledge of HIPAA PCI and NIST with strong communication project management and mentoring skills.

What Youll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

• Act as security engineering lead on complex security incident investigations response and recovery. Identify threats and vulnerabilities and participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.

• Manage 23 security applications improve controls troubleshoot issues and automate workflows.

• Assess system risks and security requirements before and after implementation and measure and report security capabilities.

• Develop and communicate security policies standards procedures and awareness materials in collaboration with business and IT partners.

• Support audits and compliance deliver security projects and mentor junior team members.

• Experience with the following technologies is highly desired: CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/DLP/Client Tenable Security Center Microsoft E5 Delinea Qualys xDome/Medigate Prisma and Cisco FTD.

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $4672 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits including health insurance a 401(k) and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The compensation range provided complies with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing through evolving AI video screening and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee consultant and client experience possible.

At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage diversity!