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# Senior Security Engineer

- **Company:** HUB International Limited
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Query Languages, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Office365
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-security-engineer-chicago-il-usa-58864215

## About the Role

_ for security operations across applications/infrastructure * Suggest upgrades and changes to HUB security tooling and services * Support governance and compliance activities during risk assessments and audits * Produce weekly/monthly posture and response reports * Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams on security operations and projects Tasks * 8+ years of information security operations experience * 5+ years of cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) and O365 * 3+ years in security incident response and operations * 3+ years in defining and improving operational processes * Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, WAF, SIEM, and SOAR * Experience with Active Directory / MS Entra ID * Experience with SOAR and query languages (KQL, SPL) * Scripting in PowerShell, Python, and shell * Strong knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC2, PCI, SOX) * Experience with Windows Event and network device logging * Project management, systems design and integration a
aaaaaaaz_ * Ability to lead cross-team projects and communicate effectively * Willingness to travel up to 10% * Bachelor's degree in technology or related field Key requirements * health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance * FSA/HSA * 401(k) with matching * paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) * floating holidays * company holidays

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead and execute information security operations, response, and engineering to safeguard HUB's mission-critical apps. You will work with IT and security teams to design and maintain effective security operations, playbooks, and tooling, with 24/7 readiness for critical incidents. You'll drive continuous improvement of security posture and operational metrics, while staying current with security technologies and industry practices. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role focused on reducing risk at scale and influencing security tooling strategy. Compensation / Benefits * Manage and drive completion of projects within the security operations scope * Support security operations and engineering for HUB's critical applications * Be available 24/7 for critical incident response * Ensure security tooling is operational and meeting service levels * Contribute to playbooks, posture management, and continuous improvement * Lead telemetry configuration for security operations across applications/infrastructure * Suggest upgrades and changes to HUB security tooling and services * Support governance and compliance activities during risk assessments and audits * Produce weekly/monthly posture and response reports * Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams on security operations and projects Tasks * 8+ years of information security operations experience * 5+ years of cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) and O365 * 3+ years in security incident response and operations * 3+ years in defining and improving operational processes * Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, WAF, SIEM, and SOAR * Experience with Active Directory / MS Entra ID * Experience with SOAR and query languages (KQL, SPL) * Scripting in PowerShell, Python, and shell * Strong knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC2, PCI, SOX) * Experience with Windows Event and network device logging * Project management, systems design and integration experience * Ability to lead cross-team projects and communicate effectively * Willingness to travel up to 10% * Bachelor's degree in technology or related field Key requirements * health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance * FSA/HSA * 401(k) with matching * paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) * floating holidays * company holidays


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