gcmgrosvenor
Cybersecurity Lead Engineer/Architect
At a Glance
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 2026-05-11T10:19:44-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- CISM
- CISSP
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering
- Finance
Benefits & Perks
rmance as well as a comprehensive benefits package. CHICAGO ANNUAL PAY RANGE $130,
Requirements
5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security engineering roles.
Demonstrated experience implementing and engineering security controls in enterprise environments.
Strong familiarity with CIS Framework and system hardening standards.
Hands-on experience securing and monitoring cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
Deep understanding of common security controls including DLP, MFA, encryption, intrusion detection, and mobile device/application management.
Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar).
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and enhance security controls across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and application environments.
Lead security-focused projects, including scoping, planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and documentation.
Own and optimize core security tooling (Endpoint Protection, IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability management, threat intelligence platforms, etc.), ensuring effective configuration and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement automation to enhance threat detection, alerting, response workflows, ticket creation, and reporting metrics.
Conduct and oversee annual penetration testing, social engineering exercises, and remediation tracking.
Partner with cross-functional technology teams to embed secure design principles and hardening standards into infrastructure and cloud platforms.