Security Engineer (DLP)

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Security Engineer (DLP)in our Chicagooffice! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Do you have a passion for security engineering? Do you thrive on enhancing cybersecurity postures of a company with a strong emphasis on endpoint security, security engineering support and project participation and guidance? Does building secure, resilient systems from the ground up and configuring firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security tools sound like the role for you? Do you have solid experience with Netskope DLP and looking to expand that exposure? Then you may be interested in our Security Engineer (DLP)position. This opportunity is perfect for the individual looking to play a crucial role in Benesch's security initiatives

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.

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, 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.

The salary range for this position is $119K to $142K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email Christine Watson at cwatson@beneschlaw.com.

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