gcmgrosvenor

Cybersecurity Lead Engineer/Architect

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At a Glance

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-05-11T10:19:44-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

AWSAzurePython

Certifications

  • CISM
  • CISSP

Domain Knowledge

  • Automation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Engineering
  • Finance

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

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.