at Teksystems in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
Job Overview: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the company’s security infrastructure. You will be working alongside team members to play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the security posture of our critical infrastructure to protect sensitive customer data, secure company assets, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain security measures for structured and unstructured data; including encryption, access controls, authentication, DLP, CASB, etc. Classify data based on its sensitivity and ensure the appropriate levels of protection are applied. Configure and monitor audit trails to track data access and changes. Implement, manage, and consult with IT partners on encryption technologies to secure data at rest and in transit. Ensure compliance with relevant data security regulations, such as; PCI, NIST, and industry standards. Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and remediate security issues. Interpret security and technical requirements from IT and other business teams to support their initiatives. Develop, plan, and document requirements to create detection and prevention strategies. Assist with improving data and access management solutions to protect against evolving threats. Identify, track, and report on key metrics. Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity 3+ years of experience focused in a data security role Advanced knowledge of data and database security principles, encryption techniques, access controls and DLP solutions Familiar with cloud security best practices (e.g. – AWS, Azure, O365, Google) Self-starter who is willing to take ownership and see projects through to completion Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, etc.) are highly desirable. Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a proven track record of handling data security deployments\projects, performing security assessments, and assisting with incident response.
Skills:
dlp, Data and Access
Top Skills Details:
dlp,Data and Access
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
References are key here- we need to verify that this person is comfortable working in an unstructured environment and building relationships with key IT team members.
Experience Level:
Expert Level
About TEKsystems:We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
