Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Enhance client security by applying technical security expertise.

• Set up, maintain, optimize, troubleshoot, audit, and evaluate core security platforms.

• Manage escalated and complex security tool requests, which include exclusions, user access, and engineering-level modifications.

• Create, test, and maintain PowerShell, Bash, and similar scripts for vulnerability management and handling security alerts.

• Collaborate effectively with Security Analysts and Security Engineers.

• Address escalated tickets and guide Security Analyst I and II on subsequent actions.

• Communicate with end-users and clients regarding security challenges, procedures, and incident resolutions.

• Coordinate security responses with Reactive Support, Client Strategy, NOC, and other departments.

• Document investigations, actions, communications, and resolutions in ConnectWise.

• Provide prompt support for security inquiries.

• Monitor and address alert-related tickets when engineering tasks are unavailable.

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in IT.

• 1-3 years of experience in Cybersecurity, including implementing, configuring, tuning, maintaining, and managing cybersecurity technologies, products, and services.

• Must be available full-time, with reliable attendance and full attention during scheduled hours.

• Additional external employment is not allowed.

• Experience with security infrastructure software and hardware is required.

• Foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, databases, cloud environments, and/or architecture.

• Working knowledge of SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Huntress, EDR/ITDR/SAT, Arctic Wolf, ThreatLocker, ConnectSecure, or similar solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar capacity.

• Strong understanding of cyber threats and security principles.

• Familiarity with security architectures and protocols.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Excellent communication skills for training staff and reporting to management.

• Ability to communicate professionally in English, both in writing and verbally.

• Capability to write business correspondence and process procedures.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from managers, clients, and the general public.

• Must be able to create a dedicated, secure, and distraction-free workspace.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Must fulfill employment eligibility verification requirements.

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft SC-900, Microsoft SC-200, or Microsoft AZ-500 are advantageous.

• Desired certifications include Security+, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, and CISSP.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families.

• 401k with company-matched contributions.

• 4% match on a 5% contribution with no vesting period.

• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage provided by the company.

• Short-Term Disability coverage available through voluntary enrollment.

• Long-Term Disability coverage provided by the company.

• Options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) / PPO Plans.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

• 8 Paid Holidays.

• 3 Floating Holidays.

• Education Reimbursement Program.

• Generous Employee Referral Program offering cash bonuses for successful referrals.

• Dynamic Recognition and Rewards.

• Clear pathways for Promotion and Advancement.

• Opportunity to work with Industry-Leading Talent.

• Remote work arrangements available.

• Flexibility for infrequent travel.