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# Security Engineer II

- **Company:** The Gulf
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,680.0 - $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Cisco, Qualys
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/43a8ae2e-6243-4e5e-988e-1b3e606ca620/security-engineer-ii

## About the Role

* 4 years + of cybersecurity analyst or engineering experience, including security application ownership and project leadership, with 8-10 years of total experience beginning in IT. This is a hands-on engineering role.
 * 4 years + of experience with automation and scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell.
 * Experience implementing security tools, documenting processes, measuring return on investment, and serving as an internal security engineering expert.
 * One or more certifications, such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, and a passion for learning about current trends and advancing professional skills.
 * Knowledge of security architecture, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response across endpoint, network, application, and cloud systems.
 * Experience with security controls and tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, CSPM, CNAPP, or SOAR, including automation.
 * Bachelor's degree required.
 * Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, and NIST, with strong communication, project management, and mentoring skills.

## Description

* Act as security engineering lead on complex security incident investigations, response, and recovery. Identify threats and vulnerabilities and participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.
 * Manage 2-3 security applications, improve controls, troubleshoot issues, and automate workflows.
 * Assess system risks and security requirements before and after implementation and measure and report security capabilities.
 * Develop and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, and awareness materials in collaboration with business and IT partners.
 * Support audits and compliance, deliver security projects, and mentor junior team members.
 * Experience with the following technologies is highly desired: CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/DLP/Client, Tenable Security Center, Microsoft E5, Delinea, Qualys, xDome/Medigate, Prisma, and Cisco FTD.