Senior Security Engineer

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About the role: 

The Senior Security Engineer & Architect will play an integral role in safeguarding our organization’s identity and access landscape; oversee and delegate to the group major initiatives and be involved in strategy, planning, vendor selection, assessment, and implementation; and have the opportunity to implement infosec strategies with major impact across our organization.  

What you'll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions, including secure access controls. 
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures. 
• Develop and implement automation processes to streamline IAM/PAM workflows and improve efficiency. 
• Develop and maintain documentation for ITAM, vulnerability management, and patching processes. 
• Manage privileged accounts and credentials, ensuring secure storage and access. 
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the organization. 
• Collaborate with security team to investigate and remediate DLP violations 
• Respond to security incidents and implement appropriate containment and remediation actions. 
• Monitor network activity for suspicious behavior and investigate security incidents. 
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand data classification schemes and adjust DLP policies accordingly
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks. 
• Analyze vulnerability scan results to identify critical vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediation actions. 
• Work with IT operations teams to ensure successful patching of all systems. 
• Participate in security assessments and audits
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities. 

What we're looking for:

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• At least 7 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology 
• At least 7 years of experience with architecture, software design, networking, and cloud infrastructure 
• At least 7 years of experience with cloud security engineering (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) 
• Proven experience in designing and implementing security solutions (e.g., Vulnerability Management, DLP, PAM, SIEM) 
• Experience supporting IAM solutions (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, Azure PIM, Okta). 
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, etc.) and authorization models (RBAC, ABAC). 
• In-depth knowledge of security best practices, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls) 
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption) 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Experience with Software Security Architecture 
• Experience with Application Security 
• Experience with integrating SaaS products into an Enterprise Environment 
• Experience with securing Container services 
• Experience with Threat Modeling 

Location: Hybrid (Merchandise Mart, Chicago IL)

Perks/Benefits:

• Happy hours, ping-pong tournaments, and more company-sponsored events
• Subsidized gym memberships
• GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Open vacation policy
• 401k program with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter and transit benefits
• Professional growth opportunities
• Casual dress code
• Generous employee referral bonuses

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