Security Operations Specialist

Interview : Video


Visa : USC, GC, GC EAD, H4


This is onsite from day-1 ( Need only local candidates )

Desccription:


Title: Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL, US On-site 5 days/week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer to support a complex enterprise environment and partner closely with executive leadership and a Cyber Managed Services program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning security architecture documentation, driving remediation plans, enabling business-critical security improvements, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Documentation

• Document current internal security architecture, including systems, controls, integrations, and dependencies.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for ongoing audits, assessments, and leadership reviews.

Program Management & Collaboration

• Work directly with a Cyber Managed Service program to coordinate activities, address findings, and align on technical priorities.
• Develop a comprehensive remediation plan for recent Red Team findings and drive execution across the environment.
• Partner with consultants and stakeholders to define requirements, secure approvals, develop budgets, and create multi-phase security roadmaps.
• Communicate project timelines, risks, and needs to improve transparency and alignment within SecOps functions.

Business Enablement

• Translate business requirements into actionable technical changes that enable secure and efficient operations for the user community.
• Assess impact of planned changes and support user adoption when necessary.

Security Operations & Monitoring

• Develop location-specific monitoring, security measurement, and alerting strategies.
• Support incident response, vulnerability management, and proactive threat detection through existing tools.

Training & Mentorship

• Build and deliver a structured training program for Junior SecOps full-time employees.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development support for growing the internal security team.

Core Technology Stack

Security Tools & Platforms Currently in Use:

Core Components

• CrowdStrike EDR/Prevention
• Valimail Email Security
• 1Password, Okta Identity Management
• Client Compliance
• Expel, Sumo Logic, Liferaft Monitoring & Incident Response
• Rapid7 Vulnerability Management
• Adaptive Training

Contingent Components

• Palo Alto Firewalls / EDR
• Darktrace Monitoring & Incident Response

Elective Components

• Seasonal Okta Identity Management
• Cisco Umbrella Internet Security
• Netskope Cloud Security

Additional Tools

• Mimecast Email Filtering

Qualifications

• 3 7 years of experience in Security Operations, Security Engineering, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, monitoring, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with several tools listed in the technology stack.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external partners, managed security service providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience developing remediation plans, security roadmaps, and governance documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring or training junior security staff is a plus.