Cyber security specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

Our client Dscout is a flexible Experience Research Platform for capturing in-context insights from high-quality participants, bridging the gap between product teams and users. Leading brands like Sonos, Spotify, Duolingo and Best Buy use Dscout to test ideas, iterate quickly, collaborate, and build confidently. We are expanding our smart and driven team and would love for you to join us.

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to become a part of the Cybersecurity team reporting to the VP, Compliance and Information.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will contribute to reducing risk within the Dscout SaaS environment and internal IT systems. This includes planning and implementing cybersecurity controls, supporting cybersecurity operations, and monitoring the threat landscape. This role will ensure Dscout controls operate effectively over time.

What You Will Do

• Lead the process to build security into the Dscout SaaS environment. This includes applying security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Engineering to plan and implement cybersecurity controls to protect the SaaS environment. This includes applying leading practices to secure AWS resources (e.g., VPCs, EC2 instances, and containers).
• Continually enhance security monitoring of the SaaS environment and internal IT services by implementing SIEM and working with Engineering to continuously improve logging and auditability.
• Assess evolving threats and develop recommendations to mitigate risk to Dscout. You will provide weekly threat intelligence reports highlighting potential risk to the organization.
• Work side-by-side with Engineering to analyze, contain, and mitigate cyber attacks and other related incidents.
• Perform vulnerability monitoring and, where appropriate, ensure remediation.
• Participate in the development of security policies and processes.
• Assist third party risk reviews.
• Provide recommendations to continually improve security controls.
• Assist in development of security programs and efforts to promote security awareness.

What you need to have (we can call them Desired Skills and Background) :

Background

Of course, what is outlined above is an ideal set of expectations, but things may shift based on business needs, and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

About Dscout

Dscout is a team of passionate, empathetic, and curious professionals. As a recognized leader in the Forrester Wave, we’re at the cutting edge of experience research technology. The power of research drives us—how in-context insights from real people can build more enjoyable products and services.

We prioritize learning, sharing, and building. We also deeply value being a diverse and inclusive team and company and look for team members who align with that belief. Join our dynamic team and help shape product roadmaps and business strategies for the world’s most loved brands.

It doesn't stop there. When you join the Dscout team, you will get :

Dscout is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on identity, including race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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