About the position
TalentFish is casting a line for a Senior Information Security Engineer. This is a Full-Time remote role supporting a leading academic healthcare organization headquartered in Chicago, IL. The reason this position exists is to lead and mature a defensible security architecture across complex enterprise network and cloud environments. This individual will serve as a senior-level engineering leader responsible for endpoint security, SOC-related standard operating procedures, incident response support, and the design and implementation of enterprise-grade security controls to protect sensitive healthcare data and infrastructure. This role operates under the direction of Information Security leadership and will play a key role in enhancing enterprise security posture across network, cloud, and endpoint domains while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Endpoint Security functions across the enterprise
• Design, deploy, configure, and manage EDR solutions and endpoint protection platforms
• Architect and maintain endpoint security across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments
• Lead the enhancement and maturation of network and cloud defensible architecture
• Design and implement enterprise network security systems and controls
• Support security operations including threat analysis, log and event management, and network monitoring
• Assist Incident Response efforts and contribute to post-incident process improvements
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for SOC operations related to network security solutions
• Develop and manage security project plans, including scope, timeline, risk management, and budget adherence
• Provide status reporting, escalation management, and executive-level communication as required
• Lead and support security enhancement initiatives across the organization
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of Information Security experience, including at least 3 years in a Senior or Lead Engineering capacity
• 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining Defense-in-Depth strategies for complex enterprise network architectures
• Deep expertise deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Anti-Virus solutions such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender ATP, or SentinelOne
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Expert understanding of TCP/IP and OSI Layers 1–7, including Internet and Intranet technologies
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk analysis, and digital forensics preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, FERPA, and SOX preferred
• Working knowledge of the Plan, Build, Run model within enterprise IT environments
• Scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Python, PERL, or similar) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and SOP development
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk analysis, and digital forensics preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, FERPA, and SOX preferred
• Working knowledge of the Plan, Build, Run model within enterprise IT environments
• Scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Python, PERL, or similar) preferred
Benefits
• health insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off