• Cyber Security Engineer

    Insight Global (Lincolnshire, IL)


    Job Description

    A large retail company is looking for a talented Security Engineer to join our dynamic Information Security team. As one of the nation's leading retailers, we handle massive volumes of customer data, e-commerce transactions, point-of-sale systems, supply chain networks, and cloud-based infrastructure. We're seeking a proactive Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls that protect our digital assets, ensure compliance, and defend against evolving cyber threats in a fast-paced retail environment. In this hands-on position, you'll play a key role in safeguarding our IT ecosystem—including on-premises systems, cloud environments (AWS/Azure), web applications, payment processing platforms, and internal networks—while supporting our mission to deliver secure, seamless shopping experiences for millions of customers.

     

    Pay Rate: $110-$115/hr

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

     

    3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a Security Engineer or similar technical role.

     

    Strong hands-on experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., Splunk/ELK, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, AWS Security Hub, Azure Sentinel, Burp Suite, Qualys, or similar).

     

    Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security tasks.

     

    Solid understanding of networking protocols, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), container security, and modern authentication methods (OAuth, SAML, MFA).

     

    Experience with retail or e-commerce environments is highly desirable (e.g., protecting payment card data, securing web-facing applications, or handling high-volume transactional systems).

     

    Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, or GIAC are preferred.

     

    Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.