Lead Security Engineer - IR and Vulnerability Management

Lead Security Engineer – IR and Vulnerability Management Salary: $150k-$180k + bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications 5+ years hands‑on security operations experience including interdisciplinary experience with four or more of the following: Cyber Threat Analysis, Digital Computer Forensics, Incident Response, Application Security, Operating Systems Security, Cryptographic Controls, Networking, Programming languages, Incident Response. Technical experience and comprehensive knowledge of threat actor capabilities, intentions, methodologies, and motives. Familiarity with computer network exploitation and network attack methodologies while maintaining an understanding of the relationship these activities have with the financial services industry and critical infrastructure. Implementation and maintenance of security platforms (Splunk, Crowdstrike, Symantec DLP) and vulnerability assessment tools (Qualys, Nessus, nmap), including incident response playbook development and remediation management. Proficiency with network sniffers/packet tracing tools (Ethereal, tcpdump, etc.), preventative/detective technologies (EDR, network-based analysis), and Web Application Firewalls. Strong background in encryption technologies (PGP, PKI, X.509) and directory services/LDAP security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Experience across client/server platforms (Solaris, Windows, Linux) and OS hardening procedures, plus proxy/caching services. Knowledge of LAN/WAN routing and high availability protocols (OSPF, BGP4/iBGP, EIGRP, NSRP), cloud security tools (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SOAR tools/concepts. Some experience scripting and leveraging APIs to integrate security monitoring tools, with knowledge of Generative and Prompt AI. Responsibilities Lead cyber security incident responders in response activities including investigation, coordination, review, and reporting. Oversee technical analysis of security events while coordinating incident response activities with internal and external teams. Ensure and directly oversee the collection and preservation of data associated with cyber security incident response activities following industry best practices and established procedures. Prioritize and identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications, and new technology initiatives. Lead systems management team to operationalize remediation efforts for gaps identified. Develop and implement security monitoring roadmaps for technologies, applications, SaaS, and other cloud-hosted solutions. These roadmaps will direct efforts on implementation of monitoring use cases and measurement of monitoring capabilities. Subject matter expert on security tools including appliances, hosted systems, and SaaS – including health checks, version updates, and content development. #J-18808-Ljbffr Request Technology