Konnect IT Group, Inc. · 3 months ago
Information Security Engineer / Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKonnect IT Group, Inc. is seeking an Information Security Engineer / Analyst to protect enterprise systems and data. The role involves administering security appliances, conducting vulnerability management, performing incident response, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, and optimize firewalls, IPS/IDS, and other security appliances
Conduct vulnerability management and oversee remediation activities
Perform incident response, including investigation, containment, and recovery
Execute risk assessments and security assessments across systems and applications
Develop and maintain security architecture and system administration standards
Implement and tune SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions and log management systems
Manage cloud security configurations, encryption controls, and secure DevOps practices
Support change management and configuration management processes
Script in PowerShell, Python, or VB Script to automate security monitoring and remediation
Ensure compliance with control frameworks including NIST, CIS, and SOC 2
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience protecting enterprise systems and data
Expertise in firewalls, IPS/IDS, vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment
Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or VB Script
Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and SOC 2
Strong knowledge of firewall administration, IPS/IDS, and vulnerability management
Hands-on experience with incident response and risk assessment processes
Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or VB Script scripting for automation
Experience with security architecture and security administration
Familiarity with DevOps practices in a secure environment
Preferred
Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) and log management
Knowledge of cloud security principles (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience with encryption technologies and key management
Familiarity with change management and configuration management tools
Working knowledge of compliance and control frameworks: NIST, CIS, SOC 2
Exposure to penetration testing or advanced security assessments
Company
Konnect IT Group, Inc.
KonnectIT combines a unique combination of information technology services, staffing solutions, advisory/consulting, training, and products to clients.
11-50 employees
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