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$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Addison Group Senior Talent Acquisition | Positive Impact, Growth Management, People
Job Title:
Email Security Engineer Reports To: Information Security Manager Location: Onsite 3-4 days per week at HQ office 225 W Randolph St 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 Compensation: $95 - $115K depending on experience Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Email Security Engineer to join our growing Information Security team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of advanced email security solutions to protect the organization from phishing, malware, data loss, and other email-based threats. Key Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain enterprise email security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco Secure Email, etc.) Monitor and respond to email-based threats including phishing, spoofing, and business email compromise (BEC) Implement and maintain email authentication standards such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Analyze email logs and alerts to identify and mitigate risks or breaches Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and remediate email-related security incidents Conduct periodic assessments of the email environment and recommend security improvements Work with IT and compliance teams to ensure email policies meet regulatory and industry requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001) Develop and deliver user training and awareness programs focused on email security Automate repetitive tasks and build detection rules using scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) where appropriate Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity with a focus on email security Deep understanding of email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3) and mail flow architecture Experience with enterprise email security platforms such as Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender, etc. Strong grasp of email authentication methods: SPF, DKIM, DMARC Experience with phishing simulation platforms and user awareness tools Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) Preferred Knowledge of secure email gateways and encryption technologies Experience with sandboxing and threat emulation tools Ability to create your own Healthcare package; BCBS medical, dental, and vision - it’s your choice! 401(K) with up to 4% matching Flexible PTO Target 10% annual bonus of salary Addison Group Wellness Program Seasonal parties and events Compensation $95 - 115K depending on experience Location: Onsite 3-4 days per week at HQ office 225 W Randolph St 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Addison Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $81,000.00-$121,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $95,000.00-$105,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$138,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$115,000.00 1 year ago United States $45,000.00-$50,000.00 5 days ago Greater Chicago Area $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Lisle, IL $58,400.00-$116,900.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $87,780.00-$119,680.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$72,000.00 1 week ago SecOps Engineer - North Central region (Remote in the U.S.)
Oak Brook, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$150,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $123,000.00-$155,000.00 3 months ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 5 days ago Network Security Engineer (NAC) - North Central (Remote in the U.S.)
Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Information Security Analyst - Entry Level
Oak Brook, IL $115,000.00-$150,000.00 4 days ago Network Security Engineer (WAF) - North Central (Remote in the U.S.)
Information Security Engineer - Applications
Oak Brook, IL $95,000.00-$150,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Addison Group Senior Talent Acquisition | Positive Impact, Growth Management, People
Job Title:
Email Security Engineer Reports To: Information Security Manager Location: Onsite 3-4 days per week at HQ office 225 W Randolph St 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 Compensation: $95 - $115K depending on experience Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Email Security Engineer to join our growing Information Security team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of advanced email security solutions to protect the organization from phishing, malware, data loss, and other email-based threats. Key Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain enterprise email security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco Secure Email, etc.) Monitor and respond to email-based threats including phishing, spoofing, and business email compromise (BEC) Implement and maintain email authentication standards such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Analyze email logs and alerts to identify and mitigate risks or breaches Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and remediate email-related security incidents Conduct periodic assessments of the email environment and recommend security improvements Work with IT and compliance teams to ensure email policies meet regulatory and industry requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001) Develop and deliver user training and awareness programs focused on email security Automate repetitive tasks and build detection rules using scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) where appropriate Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity with a focus on email security Deep understanding of email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3) and mail flow architecture Experience with enterprise email security platforms such as Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender, etc. Strong grasp of email authentication methods: SPF, DKIM, DMARC Experience with phishing simulation platforms and user awareness tools Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) Preferred Knowledge of secure email gateways and encryption technologies Experience with sandboxing and threat emulation tools Ability to create your own Healthcare package; BCBS medical, dental, and vision - it’s your choice! 401(K) with up to 4% matching Flexible PTO Target 10% annual bonus of salary Addison Group Wellness Program Seasonal parties and events Compensation $95 - 115K depending on experience Location: Onsite 3-4 days per week at HQ office 225 W Randolph St 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Addison Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Vision insurance Medical insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified about new Security Engineer jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $81,000.00-$121,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $95,000.00-$105,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$138,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$115,000.00 1 year ago United States $45,000.00-$50,000.00 5 days ago Greater Chicago Area $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Lisle, IL $58,400.00-$116,900.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $87,780.00-$119,680.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$72,000.00 1 week ago SecOps Engineer - North Central region (Remote in the U.S.)
Oak Brook, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$150,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $123,000.00-$155,000.00 3 months ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 5 days ago Network Security Engineer (NAC) - North Central (Remote in the U.S.)
Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Information Security Analyst - Entry Level
Oak Brook, IL $115,000.00-$150,000.00 4 days ago Network Security Engineer (WAF) - North Central (Remote in the U.S.)
Information Security Engineer - Applications
Oak Brook, IL $95,000.00-$150,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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