IT Security Engineer

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.

HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities include:

• Strong technical writing skills to include the ability to provide clearly written and detailed reports on projects for communication to leaders
• The administration of information security solutions
• Support internal and customer auditing requirements
• Create internal and customer-facing security standards and procedures
• Align procedures, processes, and security tools to support a single global cybersecurity model
• Provide mentorship to members of the Security Operations Center
• Perform incident response roles as necessary per the Ensono Incident Response Plan
• Evaluate, test, and implement security application upgrades and patches
• Provide consultative advice on threats and vulnerabilities
• Interact with other teams to create, maintain, and implement security hardening standards
• Maintain systems to adhere with compliance standards such as PCI-DSS, etc.
• Assist with mentoring new or existing security engineering team members
• Assist with the creation of security product roadmaps
• Ensure alignment of solutions to security product offerings

What You Will Need:

Knowledge and skills:

• 8 or more years of full-time experience in an information security position

• Ability to lead or manage multiple security engineering projects simultaneously

• Cloud security solutions such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
• Security as a Service (SaaS) implementation
• Knowledgeable of network and cloud architecture concepts to include virtual firewalls and containers
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP based networks, DNS, firewalls, encryption, security concepts, common attack vectors/types
• Good understanding of malware classification, entry vectors and propagation channels
• Knowledge of digital forensics or penetration testing
• Experience with File Integrity applications
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and experience evaluating vulnerability risks
• Experience with EDR/XDR and malware protection products
• Experience working with security frameworks/standards such as for PCI-DSS, SSAE SOC1/SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, IRS Pub1075, NIST, and/or ISO270001
• Experience with security incident response in a large enterprise environment
• Entry level experience with scripting such as PowerShell, or Python
• Experience in creating clear and robust security standards and procedures
• Knowledge of Host and/or Network based IDS/IPS applications
• Security information and event management applications
• Knowledge of Web Application Gateways
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) applications

Preferred security tools/technology experience:

MS-Sentinel, Splunk, Defender, Trend Micro, Trellix, Carbon Black, Tenable, Qualys, Varonis,

Education:

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, SANS GIAC
• Bachelor's degree in information security or a related field of study

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place where we unleash Associates to Do Great Things - for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.

We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.

• Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan
• Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $112,000 to $163,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP's pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP's website.

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].

JR012253

Client-provided location(s): Downers Grove, IL

Job ID: Ensono-JR012253_1658907797

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-23T18:57:32