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Independence Pet Group · 1 month ago

Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services. They are seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to implement and manage cloud security standards and support the security transformation of legacy systems across multiple Operating Companies.

Pet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Security Engineering team to implement, configure, and enforce robust security solutions across cloud and legacy environments based on the enterprise security architectures, CIS Benchmarks, Microsoft security baselines, and internal company policy requirements

Manage the security of and enforce proper data governance rules across collaboration and email tools

Effectively manage vulnerability scans, perform security assessments of applications and systems, and collaborate with IT teams to effectively resolve vulnerability findings in a timely manner

Manage, configure, and optimize key cybersecurity tools and technologies such as SIEM, threat intelligence, and cloud security platforms, and develop automations and integrations between systems to improve visibility and response efficiency

Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security measures into the CI/CD pipeline, promoting the principles of DevSecOps to ensure secure application development and deployment

Contribute to the development and testing of disaster recovery procedures that meet business and compliance needs

Support and implement the enforcement of data privacy requirements and regulations, as needed

Support identity and access security initiatives with conditional access, MFA, PIM, and just-in-time access across Entra ID, Active Directory, and/or Ping Identity to uphold least-privilege principles

Maintain professional security documentation such as diagrams, data flows, and procedures

Participate in audits, assessments, and continuous improvement activities to define, measure, visualize, and improve key cybersecurity metrics

Stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends, tools, and technologies to ensure the organization's security capabilities remain effective and up to date

Qualification

Cybersecurity engineeringMicrosoft Azure securitySecurity frameworks knowledgeVulnerability managementCISSP certificationDevSecOps experienceIAM configurationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or significant experience of 5-8 years in the field of cybersecurity within financial services and insurance verticals

At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, or infrastructure protection, with primary experience in enterprise Microsoft environments

Practical knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS, OWASP)

Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoints, XDR, Sentinel, and Purview, with a deep understanding of Azure and Microsoft 365 security architecture

Strong experience with common security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM systems, email security & data loss prevention (DLP) tools, cloud security tools, endpoint protection, encryption, and vulnerability scanners

Experience supporting regulatory and compliance programs such as NYDFS Part 500, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2 through control implementation, evidence collection, and audit readiness

Experience with DevSecOps and understanding of security considerations in DevOps environments, including familiarity with automation tools and secure coding practices

Experience with IAM and CIAM configuration and best practices, particularly in Microsoft Entra ID and/or Ping Identity

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing threats and requirements

Advanced knowledge of the Windows operating system and a working understanding of Linux and MacOS

Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying and resolving problems

Preferred

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or GIAC is highly desirable

AWS and GCP similar expertise are a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

Company paid short-term and long-term disability

12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement savings plan

Personal Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off

Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations

Pet friendly office environment

Commuter Benefits

Group Pet Insurance

On the job training and skills development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Independence Pet Group

Independence Pet Group is an integrated, full-stack pet insurance platform.

Founded in 2021

Chicago, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.independencepetgroup.com

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