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ZipRecruiter

Senior Information Security Engineer / Analyst

ZipRecruiter, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

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.

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