Information Security Lead / Work Life Balance

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC in Chicago is seeking an Information Security Lead to own enterprise security initiatives from concept through execution, designing and deploying security solutions using Microsoft 365, Defender, Intune and Entra ID.

You will lead hands-on engineering, influence across teams, and build scalable security playbooks while advancing the organization's security posture across corporate and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on engineering across security initiatives.
• Strategic security planning aligned with business goals.
• Cross-team collaboration to implement controls and playbooks.

Skills

Security leadership

M365 Defender

Incident response

IAM fundamentals

Networking basics

Vulnerability management

Tools

Defender

Intune

Rapid7

Entra ID

M365

Job description

A leading multi-entity organization is seeking an Information Security Lead for a full-time opportunity in the Chicago area. This role is ideal for a highly technical security professional who thrives in environments where they can design, build, and implement enterprise security solutions using technologies like Microsoft 365, Defender, Intune, Entra ID, and modern vulnerability management platforms.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact “build” role where you will own security initiatives from concept through execution. The organization is investing heavily in strengthening its cybersecurity posture and needs a hands‑on leader who can operate independently, influence across teams, and build scalable security frameworks. You will gain exposure to both corporate and operational environments while shaping long‑term security strategy and advancing your technical leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, systems, or network engineering
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft security stack (M365, Defender, Intune, Entra ID)
• Background in designing and implementing security solutions from the ground up
• Experience with incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (firewalls, segmentation, routing)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Rapid7 or similar)
• Strong understanding of identity and access management systems

Desired Skills & Experience

• Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, Security+, etc.)
• Experience working in manufacturing or multi‑site environments
• Familiarity with security frameworks and building playbooks
• Experience leading projects and working cross‑functionally

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Microsoft Security Tools (M365, Defender, Intune, Entra)
• 30% Endpoint + Network Security
• 30% Vulnerability Management & Incident Response

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On Engineering
• 10% Strategic Planning
• 20% Cross-Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Competitive Salary

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis now and in the future.