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MetroSys Inc

Information Security Engineer II

MetroSys Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About the Role

MetroSys is seeking a skilled

Information Security Engineer II

to support and lead efforts around

vulnerability management

within a dynamic, enterprise-scale environment. This individual will be instrumental in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of vulnerability scanning tools, remediation prioritization, and collaborative risk mitigation strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the organizations security posture and help ensure compliance with industry standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about cybersecurity, this is an exciting opportunity to grow and make an impact. Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end

vulnerability management lifecycle : scanning, analysis, prioritization, reporting, and remediation tracking.

Perform regular

vulnerability assessments

and support remediation efforts in collaboration with infrastructure and application teams.

Track and assess emerging threats and zero-day vulnerabilities using vendor bulletins and threat intelligence feeds.

Generate reports and dashboards to communicate risk posture and mitigation progress to technical and executive stakeholders.

Maintain and optimize vulnerability scanning tools to ensure full visibility and accurate detection across the environment.

Assist in

security incident response

involving known or suspected exploited vulnerabilities.

Support regulatory and compliance audits (e.g.,

PCI, NIST, HIPAA ) by providing documentation and metrics.

Continuously improve processes, documentation, and tooling in the vulnerability management program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

3+ years of experience

in information security, with a strong emphasis on vulnerability management.

Hands-on experience with scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7).

Solid understanding of

network architecture ,

operating systems

(Linux, Windows), and

web applications .

Familiarity with

CVSS scoring , risk modeling, and remediation prioritization frameworks.

Ability to work with scripting or automation tools (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to clearly explain security findings to non-security audiences.

Experience with compliance frameworks such as

PCI DSS, NIST, HIPAA , or

ISO 27001 .

Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g.,

CISSP, Security+, LFCS, RHCSA ).

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