Senior Security Engineer: Vulnerability & Threat Detection

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an IT Security Engineer to join a leading data-driven organization. The role focuses on vulnerability management, security monitoring, and endpoint protection across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Qualys, Rapid7 InsightIDR, Sumo Logic, and SentinelOne, plus strong incident response and automation skills. Bachelor's in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity, security engineering, vulnerability management, security operations, or related experience
• Enterprise vulnerability management and vulnerability scanning experience
• Hands-on experience with Qualys or comparable vulnerability management platforms
• Experience configuring and managing vulnerability scans across complex enterprise environments
• Experience analyzing vulnerability findings and driving remediation efforts
• Experience with SIEM technologies and security event investigations
• Experience with EDR/XDR technologies
• Strong understanding of: CVSS scoring and vulnerability prioritization Security vulnerabilities, attack techniques, malware, and threat vectors
• Windows and Linux operating systems Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, ports, protocols, routing, segmentation) Cloud security concepts Ability to communicate technical security findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Qualys VMDR experience
• Qualys Web Application Scanning experience
• Rapid7 InsightIDR administration/support
• Sumo Logic SIEM experience
• SentinelOne XDR administration and monitoring
• Threat hunting experience
• Experience building SIEM detections, dashboards, queries, and correlation rules
• Experience with enterprise vulnerability remediation programs
• Experience supporting FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or regulated environments
• PowerShell, Python, API, or security automation experience
• Security certifications:CISSPSecurityCySA,GSECGIAC certifications,SentinelOne certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability management and remediation efforts across enterprise environments
• Support threat detection, incident response, and SIEM optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture
• Develop and maintain security detections, dashboards, and automation opportunities
• Assist with compliance efforts for regulated environments

Job description

Insight Global seeks an IT Security Engineer to join a leading data-driven organization. The role focuses on vulnerability management, security monitoring, and endpoint protection across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Qualys, Rapid7 InsightIDR, Sumo Logic, and SentinelOne, plus strong incident response and automation skills. Bachelor's in a related field is required.