Epitec
POSITION:
Security Engineer
JOB TYPE:
W2 Full Time Contract
LOCATION:
Chicago, IL
JOB SUMMARY FOR SECURITY ENGINEER:
- Hiring an Info Security Specialist III for a leader in the insurance industry.
- Hybrid in Chicago, IL
- $65-69/hour
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SECURITY ENGINEER:
- Utilize the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to create and enhance threat detection mechanisms, conduct gap assessments, and perform in-depth analysis to improve the organization's security posture.
- Implement, configure, and maintain security detection tools and rules, including intrusion detection systems, anomaly detection algorithms, and log analysis platforms, ensuring rapid identification and response to security incidents.
- Lead incident response efforts, including investigating security breaches, performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and conducting forensic analysis with a focus on Kubernetes environments.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to optimize security detection and incident response processes, leveraging SOAR playbooks to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operations.
- Monitor, tune, and proactively hunt for threats as part of daily security operations, while maintaining detailed documentation of security configurations, incident response procedures, and investigative findings.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR SECURITY ENGINEER:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification or equivalent experience.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR SECURITY ENGINEER:
- COMPUTER SECURITY
- CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
- CYBER SECURITY
- SIEM
- HELP DESK
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.
Why should you choose Epitec?
We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.
How is Epitec different?
Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.
What is the result?
Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.