Security Engineer III

Job Title Security Engineer Location Skokie, IL|Remote and in office as needed(monthly onsite team meetings) Compensation & Schedule $120,000/year-$130,000/year Full-time, W2 Standard business hours Start date: ASAP Role Impact Step into a senior-level cybersecurity leadership role, where your expertise directly protects critical systems and data for a mission-driven organization. This is a strategic position for a seasoned engineer ready to lead incident response, mentor junior talent, manage tools and policy, and drive cybersecurity maturity across a complex, regulated environment. You'll operate mostly remotewith just monthly onsite collaborationand help shape an expanding security team. Key Responsibilities Lead security incident response, vulnerability remediation, and threat analysis Oversee system reviews, policy design, and risk assessments across internal and cloud environments Document and optimize InfoSec procedures; guide governance, audits, and HIPAA compliance Manage and deploy security tools: IPS/IDS, EDR, antivirus, proxies, DLP, vulnerability scanners Serve as technical lead across cybersecurity projects and infrastructure security initiatives Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security best practices into daily operations Mentor junior engineers and drive education around security operations and architecture Minimum Qualifications 8+ years combined IT and Cybersecurity experience with proven engineering background Deep hands-on expertise across major security tools and technologies Proven ability to lead and support enterprise applications and systems securely Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred One or more industry-standard certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH) Familiarity with healthcare IT environments and HIPAA security/privacy regulations Strong command of risk management frameworks including ITIL and NIST Exceptional communication, project leadership, and documentation skills Core Tools & Systems IDS/IPS Platforms Secure Email Gateways Data Loss Prevention Systems Vulnerability Management Tools Antivirus/EDR Proxy Tools Risk & Compliance Frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, ITIL) System Audit Tools Preferred Skills Experience in healthcare security engineering Familiarity with endpoint, server, and network-level security design Leadership in cross-functional security initiatives and project execution We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr