Information Security Lead - Schaumburg, Illinois - Up to $155k

This position is for a talented Information Security Lead to work for a family owned organization in Schaumburg, IL. The suitable candidate will be a highly autonomous security leader who combines strong technical depth with the ability to independently own and execute large-scale security initiatives. Operating within a lean team, you will serve as the primary technical project owner for the security program across multiple operating companies.

• Work for a global family owned organization
• Join a growing IT team with great benefits, The suitable Information Security Lead will be expected to architect, implement, and troubleshoot security controls from a blank canvas, while navigating business constraints across both corporate offices and 24/7 manufacturing environments. Success in this position requires an exceptional engineer who can own projects end-to-end, enforce a strict security framework mindset, and remain fully hands-on at the keyboard.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Enterprise Tool Ownership: Take complete engineering ownership of the core security stack, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender, Intune (MDM/MAM), Entra ID (Identity & Access Management), Rapid7, and Proofpoint.
• Strategic Security Architecture: Serve as an expert in security technologies and controls, driving decisions across infrastructure, identity, endpoint, and network security.
• Project Leadership: Own and lead end-to-end security projects to independently scope requirements, define and track project timelines, manage vendor relationships, coordinate with IT teams, and ensure on-time delivery without disrupting business operations.
• Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and perform root-cause analysis of issues including but not limited to: malware infections, data leakage, internal/external network abuse, and phishing attempts.
• Vulnerability Management & Remediation: Drive the internal vulnerability management program utilizing Rapid7, actively identifying, prioritizing, and remediating potential security exposures, misconfigurations, and noncompliance issues across the enterprise.
• Security Frameworks & Playbooks: Build and maintain security playbooks, standards, and procedures, acting as a creator of frameworks, not just a follower.
• Continuous Auditing: Perform technical audits on patch management, privileged access, endpoint detection and response, network devices, wired/wireless access, and user access.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or Information Systems

• 5-10+ years of hands-on experience in systems, network engineering, or security engineering roles.

• Proven ability to design and implement security solutions from scratch, not just support or monitor existing environments.

• Demonstrated experience owning and driving large-scale projects independently

• Deep understanding of:

• Networking fundamentals (firewalls, segmentation, routing)

• Identity systems (Active Directory / Entra ID)

• Endpoint security and EDR tools

• Vulnerability management and patching strategies

Strong experience with incident response and forensic analysis, including root cause investigation (not just remediation).

Ability to operate without heavy reliance on MSSPs or external vendors.

ISC², GIAC, ISACA, SANS, CompTIA, Offensive Security, or CISSP security certification is preferred

Great communication both written and verbal

• Great Base Salary ranging from $140k - $155k
• 10% Annual Bonus Target
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Excellent Growth Opportunity

This company is a global family business that acquires organizations in a variety of industries.