KonnectIT
Senior Information Security Engineer / Analyst
KonnectIT, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a
Senior Information Security Engineer / Analyst
with more than six years of experience safeguarding enterprise systems and data. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in
firewalls, IPS/IDS, vulnerability management, incident response, risk and security assessments, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, VB Script) . This role requires hands-on leadership in
SIEM, SOC tools, cloud security, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) , and compliance with industry frameworks such as
NIST, CIS, and SOC 2 . Key Responsibilities Lead administration of
firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM platforms, and SOC tools .
Oversee
vulnerability management programs
and ensure timely remediation.
Direct
incident response
activities, including investigation, containment, and lessons learned.
Perform and supervise
risk assessments
and
security assessments .
Design and implement
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
models.
Manage
cloud security controls , encryption technologies, and key management.
Develop and enforce
change management
and
configuration management
practices.
Script automation for monitoring, remediation, and reporting using
PowerShell, Python, or VB Script .
Ensure compliance with
NIST, CIS, and SOC 2 frameworks .
Provide mentorship to junior analysts and collaborate with business leaders on security strategy.
Mandatory Skills Advanced expertise in
firewalls, IPS/IDS, vulnerability management, and remediation .
Strong hands-on experience with
incident response, risk assessment, and security assessment .
Proficiency with
scripting (PowerShell, Python, VB Script)
for automation.
Experience with
DevOps security practices .
Strong knowledge of
SIEM platforms, SOC tools, and log management .
Expertise in
cloud security, encryption methods, and secure architecture .
Proven knowledge of compliance frameworks:
NIST, CIS, SOC 2 .
Practical experience implementing
ZTNA
in enterprise environments.
Desirable Skills Leadership experience managing or guiding
Security Operations Center (SOC) teams/tools .
Familiarity with
threat intelligence platforms
and advanced detection techniques.
Knowledge of
penetration testing, red team/blue team operations .
Experience with
disaster recovery and business continuity planning
from a security perspective.
Ability to develop
security roadmaps
and influence enterprise security strategy.
Strong communication and leadership skills to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
Job Description
We are seeking a
Senior Information Security Engineer / Analyst
with more than six years of experience safeguarding enterprise systems and data. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in
firewalls, IPS/IDS, vulnerability management, incident response, risk and security assessments, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, VB Script) . This role requires hands-on leadership in
SIEM, SOC tools, cloud security, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) , and compliance with industry frameworks such as
NIST, CIS, and SOC 2 . Key Responsibilities Lead administration of
firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM platforms, and SOC tools .
Oversee
vulnerability management programs
and ensure timely remediation.
Direct
incident response
activities, including investigation, containment, and lessons learned.
Perform and supervise
risk assessments
and
security assessments .
Design and implement
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
models.
Manage
cloud security controls , encryption technologies, and key management.
Develop and enforce
change management
and
configuration management
practices.
Script automation for monitoring, remediation, and reporting using
PowerShell, Python, or VB Script .
Ensure compliance with
NIST, CIS, and SOC 2 frameworks .
Provide mentorship to junior analysts and collaborate with business leaders on security strategy.
Mandatory Skills Advanced expertise in
firewalls, IPS/IDS, vulnerability management, and remediation .
Strong hands-on experience with
incident response, risk assessment, and security assessment .
Proficiency with
scripting (PowerShell, Python, VB Script)
for automation.
Experience with
DevOps security practices .
Strong knowledge of
SIEM platforms, SOC tools, and log management .
Expertise in
cloud security, encryption methods, and secure architecture .
Proven knowledge of compliance frameworks:
NIST, CIS, SOC 2 .
Practical experience implementing
ZTNA
in enterprise environments.
Desirable Skills Leadership experience managing or guiding
Security Operations Center (SOC) teams/tools .
Familiarity with
threat intelligence platforms
and advanced detection techniques.
Knowledge of
penetration testing, red team/blue team operations .
Experience with
disaster recovery and business continuity planning
from a security perspective.
Ability to develop
security roadmaps
and influence enterprise security strategy.
Strong communication and leadership skills to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.