Security Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Security Engineer for a Direct-Hire job with a client in Chicago, IL/ Cleveland & Columbus, OH (Hybrid). The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, risk-based prioritization, and experience with building and improving security disciplines across the organization, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit to drive security innovation and resilience. They MUST have Netskope DLP experience – not surface or exposure – but solid experience.

Pay Range: $110k-$140k per Annum. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Engineering & Projects

• Support end-to-end execution of diverse security projects, including: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) deployments.
• Ongoing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities.
• Security automation and orchestration initiatives.
• Hardening and baseline creation, implementation, and auditing.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) enhancements.
• Recommend, evaluate, and implement new security technologies and tools.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM and other detection platforms.
• Lead investigations and coordinate response efforts for security incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response runbooks and tabletop exercises.
• Recommend, implement, and support SIEM and threat intelligence enhancements

Data Protection & CASB

• Lead deployment and tuning of DLP and CASB solutions to safeguard sensitive data across endpoints, cloud services, and email platforms.
• Monitor and respond to data exfiltration attempts and policy violations.
• Conduct regular reviews of data access and usage patterns to identify anomalies.

Cloud Security & Architecture

• Assist with implementing and supporting secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, identify risks, and provide recommendations.
• Enforce and audit cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Evaluating existing posture and providing risk-based recommendations for improvement.
• Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Maintain documentation and key metrics for security controls and processes.
• Collaborate with governance and risk teams to align technical controls with policy requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in security engineering across multiple disciplines, including incident response, red, purple, and blue team activities, and endpoint controls.
• Hands-on experience with DLP, CASB, and cloud-native security tools, including Netskope DLP.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security services.
• Understanding and practical experience with incident response activities.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks, and aligning the security program with the framework.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, GIAC) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with EDR, SIEM integration, and DLP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to mentor junior analysts and support cross-functional initiatives.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at shweta.ojha@akkodisgroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance