Security Engineer

TalentFish; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TalentFish in the Chicago suburbs is seeking a hands-on Security Engineer II to own security platforms, drive incident response, and strengthen controls across endpoint, network, application, and cloud layers. This hybrid role requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant security certs, with 4+ years in cybersecurity.

Ideal candidates bring automation skills (Python/PowerShell), experience with SIEM/EDR/DLP, and strong communication to mentor teammates. Onsite a couple days monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a security-related field and relevant certs.
• 4+ years in cybersecurity analysis or engineering with incident ownership.
• Hands-on with security tooling, automation, and risk measurement.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own 2–3 security applications, including config, troubleshooting, and workflow automation.
• Lead complex security incidents, investigations, response, and recovery; participate in on-call.
• Evaluate risk before/after implementations and report security capabilities.
• Deliver security projects, support audits, and develop policies and awareness materials.
• Partner with IT/business teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Incident response

Security controls

Automation

Python

PowerShell

Threat detection

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

DLP

IDS/IPS

CSPM

CNAPP

SOAR

CrowdStrike Falcon

Tenable

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Qualys

Job description

Security Engineer II | Hybrid | Chicago Suburbs

Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Posted hourly pay range: $46–$72, depending on experience and qualifications

Build, automate, and strengthen security controls in a healthcare environment where reliable systems matter. TalentFish is hiring a hands-on Security Engineer II to own security platforms, lead incident response, and improve protection across endpoint, network, application, and cloud systems.

Hybrid flexibility: Onsite attendance at multiple Chicago-area locations a couple of days per month.

What You’ll Do

• Own 2–3 security applications, including configuration, troubleshooting, control improvements, and workflow automation.
• Lead complex security incident investigations, response, and recovery. Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.
• Evaluate risks and security requirements before and after implementations, and measure and report security capabilities.
• Deliver security projects, support audits, and develop policies, standards, procedures, and security awareness materials.
• Partner with IT and business teams and mentor junior colleagues.

What You Bring

• 4+ years in cybersecurity analysis or engineering, including security application ownership and project leadership, within 8–10 years of total experience beginning in IT.
• 4+ years of automation and scripting experience using languages such as Python and PowerShell.
• Experience implementing security tools, documenting processes, and measuring their value.
• Knowledge of security architecture, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, CSPM, CNAPP, or SOAR.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, and NIST.
• A bachelor’s degree and at least one security certification, such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+.
• Strong communication, project management, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Technology Experience

CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/DLP/Client, Tenable Security Center, Microsoft E5, Delinea, Qualys, xDome/Medigate, Prisma, and Cisco FTD.

Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off. U.S. work authorization without current or future visa sponsorship is required. Offers are contingent on background screening consistent with client requirements and applicable law.

TalentFish is an employee-owned IT staffing firm and an Equal Opportunity Employer.