Security Engineer

Insight Global; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is looking for a Security Engineer to join their Security Engineering team in Naperville, IL. The ideal candidate will focus on implementing and supporting security controls across various platforms, with an emphasis on hands-on engineering and automation.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in technology, proficiency with security tools, and a degree in Cybersecurity or a related field. The company is committed to creating inclusive environments for all employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in technology.
• Strong experience with security operations tools.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and tune security tools across environments.
• Investigate L2/L3 security incidents and escalations.
• Automate routine security tasks using scripting.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Troubleshooting

Automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

vulnerability scanners

Job description

The Security Engineer is a member of the Security Engineering team responsible for implementing, operating, and supporting security controls across endpoint, cloud, identity, and security operations platforms. This role focuses on hands‑on engineering, automation, and L2/L3 security support, not purely governance or AppSec.

This role reports to the Manager, Security Engineering and partners closely with IT infrastructure, Cloud, and Security Operations teams.

What You Will Do

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more security domains, such as endpoint security, cloud security, identity, vulnerability management, or security operations
• Implement, maintain, and tune security tools and controls across enterprise environments
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve L2/L3 security incidents and break/fix escalations
• Support routine maintenance and operational health of security platforms
• Perform approval reviews to validate access, configuration, and security requests meet requirements
• Support vulnerability identification, prioritization, remediation, and validation
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, KBs, and runbooks
• Provide clear status updates and reporting for incidents and security initiatives
• Automate routine security and operational tasks using scripting and APIs
• Participate in project‑based security implementations aligned with security architecture
• Support after‑hours on‑call rotation as part of a team schedule
• Periodically review existing solutions to maintain compliance and security posture

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of hands‑on technology experience, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Experience across multiple security domains (endpoint, cloud, IAM, vulnerability management, SecOps)
• Strong experience with security operations tools (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, ticketing)
• Proficiency with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms and applying security controls (Azure and/or AWS)
• Experience supporting endpoints, operating systems, networking, and identity systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong technical documentation practices
• Self‑driven with curiosity and willingness to learn

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with Microsoft security tools (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, etc.)
• Understanding of NIST, ISO, or ITIL frameworks
• Experience integrating and automating security tools via APIs
• Exposure to SOAR platforms (Swimlane, Splunk SOAR, etc.)
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced enterprise environments

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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