Lead engineer/architect responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise cybersecurity controls and architecture.
CHICAGO ANNUAL PAY RANGE $175,000—$225,000 USD
- Architect, design, implement, and continuously enhance security controls across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and SDLC
- Lead security-focused projects, including scoping, planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and documentation
- Own and optimize core security tooling (Application security, AI security, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability management, cloud security, etc.)
- Develop and implement automation to enhance threat detection, alerting, response workflows, ticket creation, and reporting metrics
- Partner with cross-functional technology teams to embed secure design principles and hardening standards into infrastructure, cloud platforms, and application development (DevSecOps)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
- Nice to have: AI/ML systems security
- Nice to have: enterprise AI adoption
- Nice to have: financial services or investment management experience
- Nice to have: security certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, AWS Security)
