Information Security Engineer - Flexible Work Options

Columbia College Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Columbia College Chicago is seeking an Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and support the institution's security posture across on-premises and cloud environments. You will monitor SIEM and EDR systems, analyze threats, and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong analytical abilities, collaboration across departments, and compliance with regulatory standards. Flex work options are available, and the position offers a competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant information security experience.
• 3-5 years in information security or related IT roles.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and IAM.
• Knowledge of NIST, CIS, and GLBA or similar frameworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage SIEM/EDR platforms to detect and respond to threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation.
• Support incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Implement access controls and least-privilege across environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain security posture.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability management

IAM/MFA

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Threat detection

Incident response

Security architecture

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or related field

Tools

Humio

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

SentinelOne

Job description

Columbia College Chicago is seeking an Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and support the institution's security posture across on-premises and cloud environments. You will monitor SIEM and EDR systems, analyze threats, and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong analytical abilities, collaboration across departments, and compliance with regulatory standards. Flex work options are available, and the position offers a competitive salary and benefits