Cybersecurity Engineer

JPS Tech Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Tech Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with 12+ years of experience to protect enterprise systems across on-premises and cloud environments. The role leads security monitoring, architecture optimization, and incident prevention while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will translate security risk into actionable business decisions, drive automation, and mentor junior engineers to strengthen the security culture.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud and network security, security operations, SIEM/SOC, or insider risk management.
• Strong hands-on expertise with firewall, IAM, cloud, and SIEM technologies, including Azure/Sentinel/Defender, Okta, Duo, Entra ID, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, OCI, and hybrid environments.
• Deep knowledge of zero trust architecture, cloud security controls, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex security issues and deliver clear, actionable remediation.
• Experience developing and enforcing security policies, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, KQL, Ansible).
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with strong ethical standards and business integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise and NGFW firewall design, implementation, and optimization, including SASE capabilities (SWG, ZTNA, CASB).
• Oversee IAM platforms, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access using zero trust principles.
• Utilize Microsoft security tools to detect, investigate, and respond to incidents across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Lead incident response, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and remediation to strengthen security posture.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and playbooks aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions and operational excellence.
• Advise senior leadership on security risk, impact, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and mentor junior engineers to foster a strong security culture.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Security architecture

Zero trust

Cloud security

SIEM/SOC

Automation scripting

Tools

Azure/Sentinel/Defender

Okta

Duo

Entra ID

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Zscaler

OCI

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with 12+ years of experience to protect enterprise systems and data across on-premises and cloud environments. This role leads security monitoring, architecture optimization, and incident prevention while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong technical expertise and the ability to translate security risk into actionable business decisions are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise and NGFW firewall design, implementation, and optimization, including SASE capabilities (SWG, ZTNA, CASB).
• Oversee IAM platforms, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access using zero trust principles.
• Utilize Microsoft security tools to detect, investigate, and respond to incidents across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Lead incident response, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and remediation to strengthen security posture.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and playbooks aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions and operational excellence.
• Advise senior leadership on security risk, impact, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and mentor junior engineers to foster a strong security culture.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud and network security, security operations, SIEM/SOC, or insider risk management.
• Strong hands-on expertise with firewall, IAM, cloud, and SIEM technologies, including Azure/Sentinel/Defender, Okta, Duo, Entra ID, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, OCI, and hybrid environments.
• Deep knowledge of zero trust architecture, cloud security controls, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex security issues and deliver clear, actionable remediation.
• Experience developing and enforcing security policies, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, KQL, Ansible).
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with strong ethical standards and business integrity.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with 12+ years of experience to protect enterprise systems and data across on-premises and cloud environments. This role leads security monitoring, architecture optimization, and incident prevention while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong technical expertise and the ability to translate security risk into actionable business decisions are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise and NGFW firewall design, implementation, and optimization, including SASE capabilities (SWG, ZTNA, CASB).
• Oversee IAM platforms, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access using zero trust principles.
• Utilize Microsoft security tools to detect, investigate, and respond to incidents across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Lead incident response, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and remediation to strengthen security posture.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and playbooks aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions and operational excellence.
• Advise senior leadership on security risk, impact, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and mentor junior engineers to foster a strong security culture.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud and network security, security operations, SIEM/SOC, or insider risk management.
• Strong hands-on expertise with firewall, IAM, cloud, and SIEM technologies, including Azure/Sentinel/Defender, Okta, Duo, Entra ID, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, OCI, and hybrid environments.
• Deep knowledge of zero trust architecture, cloud security controls, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex security issues and deliver clear, actionable remediation.
• Experience developing and enforcing security policies, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, KQL, Ansible).
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with strong ethical standards and business integrity.