Security Engineer II

Gulf Coast Automation Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TalentFish is seeking a Security Engineer II for a hybrid role, requiring onsite presence in the Chicago suburbs a couple of days per month. You will strengthen cybersecurity controls, lead incident response, and support enterprise risk and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in cybersecurity with Python/PowerShell automation, experience with security tools, and relevant certifications (CISSP or Security+).

Qualifications

• 4 years+ cybersecurity analyst/engineering experience, 8–10 years IT total.
• 4 years+ automation experience with Python and PowerShell.
• Experience implementing security tools, documenting processes, and measuring ROI.
• One or more certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, and NIST; strong communication, project management, and mentoring skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of security controls and tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, CSPM, CNAPP, SOAR).

Responsibilities

• Act as security engineering lead on complex security incident investigations and on-call rotations.
• Manage 2–3 security applications, improve controls, troubleshoot issues, and automate workflows.
• Assess system risks and security requirements before and after implementation and report capabilities.
• Develop and communicate security policies, standards, and awareness materials with IT partners.
• Support audits, deliver security projects, and mentor junior team members.
• Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable, Microsoft E5, Delinea, Qualys, xDome/Medigate, Prisma, Cisco FTD.

Skills

Security engineering experience

Python

PowerShell

Security tooling

Certifications

Compliance knowledge

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Tenable

Microsoft 365 E5

Delinea

Qualys

xDome/Medigate

Prisma

Cisco FTD

Job description

Job Title: Security Engineer II

Primary Location: Hybrid; onsite at Chicago-area locations a couple of days per month

Position Type: Contract to hire or direct hire

TalentFish is casting a line for a Security Engineer II. This hybrid role requires onsite attendance at multiple locations in the Chicago suburbs a couple of days per month. You will help strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture by improving security controls, leading incident response, and supporting enterprise risk and compliance. We are looking for passionate security engineers who are creative, curious, and confident.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

• 4 years + of cybersecurity analyst or engineering experience, including security application ownership and project leadership, with 8–10 years of total experience beginning in IT. This is a hands‑on engineering role.




• 4 years + of experience with automation and scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell.




• Experience implementing security tools, documenting processes, measuring return on investment, and serving as an internal security engineering expert.




• One or more certifications, such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, and a passion for learning about current trends and advancing professional skills.




• Knowledge of security architecture, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response across endpoint, network, application, and cloud systems.




• Experience with security controls and tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, CSPM, CNAPP, or SOAR, including automation.




• Bachelor's degree required.




• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, and NIST, with strong communication, project management, and mentoring skills.

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

• Act as security engineering lead on complex security incident investigations, response, and recovery. Identify threats and vulnerabilities and participate in an on‑call rotation as assigned.




• Manage 2–3 security applications, improve controls, troubleshoot issues, and automate workflows.




• Assess system risks and security requirements before and after implementation and measure and report security capabilities.




• Develop and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, and awareness materials in collaboration with business and IT partners.




• Support audits and compliance, deliver security projects, and mentor junior team members.




• Experience with the following technologies is highly desired: CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/DLP/Client, Tenable Security Center, Microsoft E5, Delinea, Qualys, xDome/Medigate, Prisma, and Cisco FTD.

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $46–72 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The compensation range provided complies with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client’s background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee‑owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing through evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.

At TalentFish, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage diversity!