IT Security Engineer

Gulf Coast Automation Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Gulf Coast Automation Group seeks an IT Security Engineer II to strengthen cybersecurity across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and sensitive data. You will design, implement, and lead incident response initiatives while partnering with infrastructure, application, and business teams to improve security operations.

The role emphasizes cloud and on-prem security, regulatory alignment (HIPAA/NIST), and a rotating on-call schedule, with a hybrid work model and a clear path for security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years cybersecurity experience as a Security Analyst or Engineer.
• Experience leading cybersecurity projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cybersecurity incident investigations, response, and recovery.
• Identify threats and remediation strategies across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Architect and enhance enterprise security technologies and processes.
• Administer, monitor, and optimize multiple security platforms.
• Drive automation of security operations to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to promote security awareness.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Incident response

Project leadership

Prioritization & multitasking

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Azure Cloud Security

CSPM

CNAPP

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

IAM

Job description

Title: IT Security Engineer

Location: Skokie, IL | Warrenville, IL | Arlington Heights, IL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Travel: Occasional local travel between corporate locations as needed

On-Call: Participation in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule required

TalentFish is casting a line for an IT Security Engineer II

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading healthcare organization where you'll play a critical role in protecting enterprise systems, cloud environments, applications, and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats.

As an IT Security Engineer II, you'll help strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture by designing and implementing enterprise security solutions, leading incident response activities, managing advanced security technologies, and driving security strategy across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud and security platforms while partnering with infrastructure, application, and business teams to continuously improve security operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of cybersecurity experience as a Security Analyst or Security Engineer.
• Experience administering and supporting enterprise security applications.
• Experience leading cybersecurity projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced, professional, or expert-level cybersecurity certification (CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or similar).
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Experience working within regulated environments.

Technical Skills

Experience with many of the following technologies and disciplines:

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Security
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
• Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
• Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR)
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
• Identity Security and Access Management
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Email Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Threat Detection and Exposure Management
• Security Incident Response
• System Hardening
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS)
• Network, server, desktop, database, cloud, and application security
• Asset Inventory and Configuration Management
• Security Architecture and Enterprise Security Controls
• Risk Assessments and Security Governance

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead complex cybersecurity incident investigations, response, and recovery efforts.
• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities and implement effective remediation strategies.
• Architect, design, implement, and enhance enterprise security technologies and processes.
• Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize multiple enterprise security platforms.
• Drive automation of security operations to improve efficiency and reduce organizational risk.
• Develop and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, procedures, and operational documentation.
• Create both short- and long-term security technology roadmaps and business cases.
• Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and impact analyses for new and existing systems.
• Develop, audit, and enhance enterprise security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Measure and report on enterprise security capabilities using automated and manual tools.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to promote security awareness and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance initiatives, and regulatory assessments.
• Assist with HIPAA, PCI, NIST, and other security and compliance requirements.
• Cross-train team members and mentor peers on operational processes and security technologies.
• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule supporting enterprise security operations.

Keys to Success

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions.
• Advanced incident investigation and threat analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of network, application, cloud, and infrastructure security.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor others and influence security best practices.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and cybersecurity technologies
• High-impact role protecting critical healthcare infrastructure
• Collaborative, innovative IT security team
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Salary target $110K per year hourly $46-$72/hr.