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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Georgia Tek Systems - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Email Filtering, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Information Technology, Malware Detection, Data Management, Api Management, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cybersecurity-engineer-chicago-il-hybrid-chicago-il--bdc0af00-8269-4563-82a3-dd8f3bb80ce8 ## About the Role * Education, Work Experience, Skills * Six (6) years of direct work experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, or similar. * 4-year college degree in information technology or equivalent experience. * Experience with assessments in Windows and Unix is required. * Knowledge of IT security controls and IT infrastructure is required. * Experience with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure IaaS and SaaS is required. * Strong knowledge on Security frameworks and technologies such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC, SIG… is required. * Scripting/automation experience such as Python, PowerShell and API integrations is preferred. * Outstanding communication (verbal, written, visualization and listening) skills. * Self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team setting. * Interest in understanding customer perspective to aid in the development of the right solution. * Commitment to delivering quality solutions. * Ability to communicate technical topics to a non-technical audience. * The ability to research and solve complex security and networking challenges. * Demonstrated personal skills to effectively cooperate and communicate with business partners. * Creative problem solving, analytical, industry knowledge, project management and communication. Technologies/Software * Hands on experience of cloud capabilities, controls, and implementation. * Hands on experience of security administration and role based security controls. * Hands on experience of authentication technologies and their interaction with different platforms, both on-site and remote. * Hands on experience of vulnerability assessment and forensic tools. * Hands on experience of vulnerability assessment and forensic tools of Identity & Access Management technologies. * Knowledge of security technology capabilities. * Knowledge of anti-malware technologies. * Knowledge of Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention technical capabilities. * Knowledge of both client and server firewalling technologies and their configuration and administration. * Knowledge of security systems log correlation and analysis. * Knowledge of data encryption technologies. * Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response tools. * Knowledge of web filtering and email SPAM prevention techniques. Certifications * Cloud security certifications, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) are preferred. Skills: Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Consulting, Content Filtering Software, Cryptography, Firewalls, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP), Leadership, Malware, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Monitoring, Software as a Service (SaaS), Spam Filtering, Strategic Planning, Support Documentation, Systems Maintenance, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, Technology Analysis, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Unix Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell ## Description The Security Engineer oversees and provides direction, and development for the security assessment and vulnerability management programs. 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