Security Engineer | Perm | Fully On-Site
Location: Downtown Chicago, IL
About Our Client: Are you passionate about safeguarding digital identities?
Join our client's team as an Identity Access Management Specialist and become the guardian of the organization's most valuable asset: its data. This organization is over 100 years old with several thousand people!
Responsibilities:
- Active Directory Administration: Manage and maintain Active Directory infrastructure, including user accounts, groups, and permissions.
- Group Policy Management: Implement and enforce security policies using Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to control user and computer settings.
- Entrust Security: Administer and support Entrust security solutions for digital certificates, authentication, and encryption.
- Okta Integration: Integrate Okta with other systems to provide secure identity and access management.
- Security Incident Response: Investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware infections, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
- Security Awareness: Promote security awareness among employees through training and education programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in security engineering with a focus on Active Directory, Group Policy, Entrust, and Okta.
- Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and frameworks.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team