Information Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Verticore Technolgy is seeking an Information Security Engineer to safeguard business systems through risk investigation, security control improvements, and support for incident response and vulnerability remediation.

The role blends security monitoring, technical investigation, and preventive activities, with clear documentation and risk communication to stakeholders. Location is Milwaukee, onsite, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security or cybersecurity engineering.
• Strong understanding of access controls and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and secure communications.
• Experience in Windows or Linux environments and system administration tasks.
• Ability to review logs, investigate alerts, and troubleshoot problems.
• Understanding of identity management, authentication, and permissions.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and remediation processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with security data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review configurations to identify security weaknesses and recommend actions.
• Investigate security alerts and unusual account activity using logs.
• Implement and maintain security controls across endpoints, networks, and apps.
• Review access permissions to ensure least-privilege access.
• Assess vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation with technical teams.
• Support incident response with evidence gathering and containment.
• Monitor security events and improve detection of suspicious activity.
• Review infrastructure changes for security concerns.
• Maintain security procedures, incident records, and documentation.
• Support endpoint protection, monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with IT and development to address security issues.
• Communicate risks and remediation work to stakeholders.

Skills

Information security

Security operations

Risk assessment

Networking basics

Windows/Linux

Log review

IAM & access controls

Vulnerability management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR tools

Vulnerability scanners

Cloud security services

Job description

Verticore Technolgy is seeking an Information Security Engineer to help safeguard business systems through risk investigation, security control improvements, and support for incident response and vulnerability remediation. The role combines security monitoring, technical investigation, and preventive activities, with clear documentation and risk communication to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review system, application, and network configurations to identify security weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate security alerts, unusual account activity, and potential incidents using available logs and monitoring tools.
• Implement and maintain security controls across endpoints, user accounts, networks, and business applications.
• Review access permissions and help ensure users have only the access required for their responsibilities.
• Assess identified vulnerabilities, determine potential impact, and coordinate remediation with relevant technical teams.
• Support incident response by gathering evidence, documenting findings, and assisting with containment and recovery activities.
• Monitor security events and help improve detection of suspicious activity.
• Review proposed infrastructure changes and software deployments for potential security concerns.
• Maintain security procedures, incident records, vulnerability reports, and technical documentation.
• Support endpoint protection, security monitoring, and vulnerability management activities.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to address security issues while considering operational requirements.
• Communicate risks, investigation results, and outstanding remediation work to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of security principles, access controls, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and secure communications.
• Familiarity with Windows or Linux environments and common system administration tasks.
• Ability to review logs, investigate alerts, and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Understanding of identity and access management, authentication, and permission controls.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and remediation processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when handling security information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Responsible handling of confidential information and security procedures.

Technology Stack

• TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls
• Windows, Linux
• SIEM platforms
• Endpoint detection and response tools
• Vulnerability scanners
• Cloud security services

Location and Schedule

• Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite / in person)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Compensation

• Salary: USD 120,000 to 125,000 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance