Hybrid Cybersecurity Engineer — Lead Security Automation

GCM Grosvenor; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GCM Grosvenor is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their security operations team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves designing, implementing, and enhancing security controls across multiple platforms, while leading security projects and collaborating with various teams to improve cybersecurity measures. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, along with 5+ years in cybersecurity roles and strong scripting skills. This is a hybrid position requiring office presence on certain days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and engineering security controls.
• Strong familiarity with CIS Framework and system hardening standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance security controls across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and SDLC.
• Lead security-focused projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and documentation.
• Monitor compliance with cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Implementing security controls in enterprise environments

Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python)

Experience in financial services or investment management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

SIEM solutions

Job description

GCM Grosvenor is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their security operations team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves designing, implementing, and enhancing security controls across multiple platforms, while leading security projects and collaborating with various teams to improve cybersecurity measures. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, along with 5+ years in cybersecurity roles and strong scripting skills. This is a hybrid position requiring office presence on certain days.