SEKO Logistics · 1 day ago
Security Engineer
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expSEKO Logistics is an innovative provider of first-class logistics services, specializing in transportation and IT solutions. They are seeking a Security Engineer to manage and enhance security platforms, implement security measures, and develop best practices for IT security across the company.
Enterprise Software
Responsibilities
Continuous improvement, implementation, management, and enhancement of managed security platform tools (both in-house and managed security services)
Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
Participate in assimilating recommendations from threat intelligence providers to Document security threats and assess the damage they cause
Review email security SaaS platform data, review cloud-based email system/data, review cloud data, and review end-point protection platform on daily basis for potential security incidents
Prioritize, resolve, and mitigate known and reported vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard. Work collaboratively with teams to assist them in resolving vulnerabilities
Develop and implement company-wide best practices for IT security and risk mitigation
Develop global security awareness and training program
Implement, maintain, and monitor controls based on common security frameworks
Work with external parties to routinely test for internal and external vulnerabilities
Train IT staff on best practices and implementation requirements for a secure infrastructure and DevOps
Build security workflows for secure code deployment and validation of existing code
Research security enhancements and make recommendations to leadership
Stay up to date on information technology trends, services, technologies, compliance/regulations, and industry security standards
Develop a culture built around awareness and risk avoidance
Maintain patch management of servers, PCs, etc. and report for compliance reasons on routine basis
Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Experience in translating penetration test results and security assessment recommendations into actionable plan and implementing those recommendations
Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
5+ years' experience in information security or equivalent experience managing various aspects of security such as identity management, firewalls, security awareness SaaS platforms, and working with managed security providers providing SIEM/firewall support
Preferred
GCIH, Cloud Security certifications, MDR Certifications with vendors, any GIAC Certification
Experience in deploying zero-trust network access products and supporting it
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account (IL only), Flexible Spendings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Accident, Critical Illness and hospital indemnity program, Life Insurance, AD&D, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)
Company
SEKO Logistics
SEKO provide Supply Chain Solutions through 120 offices in 40 countries.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bregal Sagemount
2024-12-11Debt Financing
2021-02-02Debt Financing
2021-01-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Andrew Redwine
Managing Director
Matthew Collins
Managing Partner - SEKO Logistics Indianapolis & Seattle
Recent News
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2025-08-29
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