Cyber Security Engineer

UL Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to evaluate and test security of embedded, cloud, web and mobile environments. The role blends hands-on technical work with customer collaboration to meet security objectives.

Under supervision, you will perform security evaluation attacks, analyze findings, and deliver reports with risk ratings and remediation recommendations. Ongoing learning and cross‑functional teamwork are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus generally three years of related experience.
• Good skills in embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile applications preferred.
• Skills in developing codes in different languages (C, C++, assembly, Python) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, implement sophisticated attacks requiring multiple techniques such as vulnerability analysis, signal processing, physical attacks, and others.
• Undertake security evaluation attacks on embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile applications.
• The main activity will be the real product analysis with the aim to highlight its strengths and weaknesses.
• Work closely with customers to meet their requirements; including producing expertise reports on the findings.
• Follow‑up with the latest technical developments in the physical and logical attacks area that need to be contributed to the internal R&D developments in hardware and software to enhance the level of our attacks and to explore new forms of attacks.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their security objectives, provide technical guidance, and deliver clear, professional reports with findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations.
• Maintains/improves technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, obtaining applicable certifications, and participating in professional societies and cross‑departmental task forces.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Assembly

Embedded systems

Cloud environments

Web applications

Mobile applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

This role is Hybrid, 3 days a week on-site at our Northbrook, IL Office.

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you are under supervision responsible for evaluating and testing the security of embedded, cloud environments, web applications and mobile applications. The role combines hands‑on technical expertise with customer collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, implement sophisticated attacks requiring multiple techniques such as vulnerability analysis, signal processing, physical attacks, and others.
• Undertake security evaluation attacks on embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile applications.
• The main activity will be the real product analysis with the aim to highlight its strengths and weaknesses.
• Work closely with customers to meet their requirements; including producing expertise reports on the findings.
• Follow‑up with the latest technical developments in the physical and logical attacks area that need to be contributed to the internal R&D developments in hardware and software to enhance the level of our attacks and to explore new forms of attacks.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their security objectives, provide technical guidance, and deliver clear, professional reports with findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations.
• Maintains/improves technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, obtaining applicable certifications, and participating in professional societies and cross‑departmental task forces.

Qualifications

• University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelors Degree) in Electronic/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline plus generally three years of related experience.
• Good skills in embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile applications preferred.
• Skills in developing codes in different languages (C, C++, assembly, Python) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A self‑motivated team player who can work independently and likes to bring new ideas for technical development.

What you’ll experience working for ULS

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem‑solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a safer, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visitUL.com

Total Rewards

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 USD and is based on multiple factors, including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full‑time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.