Cybersecurity Engineer-Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Position : Cybersecurity Engineer

Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Duration : 6-12 Months

Rate : DOE

US Citizens and Green cards are Preferred. No 3rd party C2C

Essential Job Functions

The Security Engineer oversees and provides direction, and development for the security assessment and vulnerability management programs. He / She will work with leadership to determine proper security configurations. This position is hands-on and includes performing security risk assessments on new and current technologies, analysis and reporting on vulnerabilities as part of the overall vulnerability management function, collaboration with Security Architecture on projects, and consulting to provide subject matter expertise.

Essential Functions :

• Perform security assessments on hardware / software (on premise and cloud) technologies and third parties (e.g., vendors and service providers).
• Manage and mature the security assessment and vulnerability management programs. Create and maintain system, metrics, procedural and support documentation.
• Collect information and assess emerging threats including software vulnerabilities. Coordinate the triage of and response to vulnerability information. Disseminate this information regularly to firm staff and management as appropriate.
• Provide input into the strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility and participate in long-term strategy and planning for Information Security.
• Subject matter expert for Information Security, consulting to technical and non-technical management, and attorneys as necessary.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, processes and guidelines.
• Lead and mentor the security engineering team.
• Participate in issues management (exception and findings requests) as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Technologies / Software

Certifications