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Insight Global lists this Security Engineer opportunity in naperville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Security Engineer is a member of the Security Engineering team responsible for implementing, operating, and supporting security controls across endpoint, cloud, identity, and security operations platforms. This role focuses on hands‑on engineering, automation, and L2/L3 security support, not purely governance or AppSec.
This role reports to the Manager, Security Engineering and partners closely with IT infrastructure, Cloud, and Security Operations teams.
What You Will Do
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more security domains, such as endpoint security, cloud security, identity, vulnerability management, or security operations
Implement, maintain, and tune security tools and controls across enterprise environments
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve L2/L3 security incidents and break/fix escalations
Support routine maintenance and operational health of security platforms
Perform approval reviews to validate access, configuration, and security requests meet requirements
Support vulnerability identification, prioritization, remediation, and validation
Develop and maintain technical documentation, KBs, and runbooks
Provide clear status updates and reporting for incidents and security initiatives
Automate routine security and operational tasks using scripting and APIs
Participate in project‑based security implementations aligned with security architecture
Support after‑hours on‑call rotation as part of a team schedule
Periodically review existing solutions to maintain compliance and security posture
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands‑on technology experience, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Experience across multiple security domains (endpoint, cloud, IAM, vulnerability management, SecOps)
Strong experience with security operations tools (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, ticketing)
Proficiency with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs)
Working knowledge of cloud platforms and applying security controls (Azure and/or AWS)
Experience supporting endpoints, operating systems, networking, and identity systems
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong technical documentation practices
Self‑driven with curiosity and willingness to learn
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with Microsoft security tools (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID)
Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, etc.)
Understanding of NIST, ISO, or ITIL frameworks
Experience integrating and automating security tools via APIs
Exposure to SOAR platforms (Swimlane, Splunk SOAR, etc.)
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent
Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced enterprise environments
We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.
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Worksite address
naperville, IL, 60564, US
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