Information Technology Security Engineer

KINETIQ; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 115.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Bonus program

Full benefits

Descripción de la vacante

KINETIQ in the Greater Chicago Area seeks an hands-on Infrastructure & Security Engineer to join a manufacturing-focused IT team. You will blend enterprise infrastructure administration, cybersecurity engineering, and Level 2/3 technical support across IT, Security, and Compliance.

You will design, implement, and secure identity, endpoints, servers, networks, and cloud environments; administer Active Directory and patch management; monitor MDR services; and drive remediation and audit readiness

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity, IT, or engineering.
• 3–5+ years in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or cybersecurity engineering.
• Hands-on with Active Directory, Windows Server and endpoints.
• Experience with system hardening, vulnerability management, incident response, and security investigations.
• Ability to translate security requirements into technical controls and documentation.
• Strong cross-team communication and collaboration; travel willingness.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across identity, endpoint, server, network, cloud, and data environments.
• Administer Active Directory, Windows Server, endpoints, and patching with IT teams.
• Monitor endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and MDR services.
• Investigate security alerts and coordinate containment and remediation.
• Lead risk-based OS and third-party patching, testing, deployment, and verification.
• Maintain secure configuration baselines, technical standards, documentation, and audit evidence.
• Act as Level 2/3 escalation for infrastructure and security issues.

Conocimientos

Infrastructure engineering

Cybersecurity engineering

Communication

Travel readiness

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Engineering, or equivalent

Herramientas

Active Directory

Windows Server

Endpoint management

Patch management

Networking fundamentals

Descripción del empleo

Greater Chicago Area | Hybrid | Full-time

Salary: $115,000 – $140,000 base + annual bonus and full benefits

We are partnering with a global industrial technology manufacturer to hire a hands-on Infrastructure & Security Engineer. This role supports one of the company's manufacturing business units and blends enterprise infrastructure administration, cybersecurity engineering, and Level 2/3 technical support. It is a great fit for an engineer who enjoys moving between hands-on systems work and security controls, and who wants visibility across IT, Security, and Compliance.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and controls across identity, endpoint, server, network, cloud, email, and data environments
• Administer and secure Active Directory, Windows Server, endpoint management, and patch management in partnership with corporate and site IT teams
• Monitor endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services
• Investigate security alerts and malware events, coordinate containment and remediation, and drive lasting corrective actions
• Lead risk-based OS and third-party patching, from prioritization and testing to deployment and verification
• Maintain secure configuration baselines, technical standards, documentation, and audit evidence
• Act as a Level 2/3 escalation point for infrastructure and security issues, including servers, storage, backups, and network troubleshooting
• Support ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC initiatives through control-gap reviews, remediation plans, and assessment support
• Build automation with PowerShell, Python, and APIs, and responsibly apply AI tools to speed up security analysis and repetitive workflows

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 3–5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or cybersecurity engineering
• Strong hands-on background with Active Directory, Windows Server and endpoints, identity and access, networking fundamentals, and patch management
• Practical knowledge of system hardening, vulnerability management, incident response, and security-event investigation
• Ability to translate security requirements into clear technical controls and documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical teams, business functions, and locations
• Willingness to travel to supported sites as needed

Nice to have

• Experience with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or NIST CSF
• Microsoft security stack: Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, Intune, Configuration Manager, Purview
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments, including OT/IT awareness
• Certifications such as Security+, SSCP, GSEC, or Microsoft security credentials (CISSP a plus)

Why this role

• Broad scope with real ownership across infrastructure and security
• Direct exposure to compliance frameworks that are in high demand in the market
• Stable, global organization with strong investment in cybersecurity