Job Description
Immediate Hire Opportunity: Join CyberGuard Solutions' elite cybersecurity team in Chicago and start protecting critical infrastructure from day one. We're seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Engineer to fortify our clients' digital defenses in a dynamic, high-impact role. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and the chance to work on Fortune 500 security initiatives.
Our Chicago hub offers a collaborative environment where innovation meets real-world threat mitigation. As a key player in our security operations center, you'll directly impact our clients' resilience against evolving cyber threats. This is your chance to accelerate your career while making a tangible difference.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust security architectures across cloud/on-premise environments
- Lead incident response investigations for sophisticated cyber threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for enterprise systems
- Develop security automation scripts using Python/PowerShell
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor and analyze SIEM alerts for proactive threat hunting
- Document security policies and procedures for regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience
- Active CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Proficiency in AWS/Azure security services and network security tools
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of NIST frameworks and compliance standards
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents
- Clearance for federal projects (if applicable)