Security Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 25, 2026.
Job Title: Security Engineer II
Primary Location: Hybrid; onsite at Chicago-area locations a couple of days per month
Position Type: Contract to hire or direct hire
TalentFish is casting a line for a Security Engineer II. This hybrid role requires onsite attendance at multiple locations in the Chicago suburbs a couple of days per month. You will help strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture by improving security controls, leading incident response, and supporting enterprise risk and compliance. We are looking for passionate security engineers who are creative, curious, and confident.
What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)
4 years + of cybersecurity analyst or engineering experience, including security application ownership and project leadership, with 8-10 years of total experience beginning in IT. This is a hands-on engineering role.
4 years + of experience with automation and scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell.
Experience implementing security tools, documenting processes, measuring return on investment, and serving as an internal security engineering expert.
One or more certifications, such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, and a passion for learning about current trends and advancing professional skills.
Knowledge of security architecture, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response across endpoint, network, application, and cloud systems.
Experience with security controls and tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, CSPM, CNAPP, or SOAR, including automation.
Bachelor's degree required.
Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, and NIST, with strong communication, project management, and mentoring skills.
What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)
Act as security engineering lead on complex security incident investigations, response, and recovery. Identify threats and vulnerabilities and participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.
Manage 2-3 security applications, improve controls, troubleshoot issues, and automate workflows.
Assess system risks and security requirements before and after implementation and measure and report security capabilities.
Develop and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, and awareness materials in collaboration with business and IT partners.
Support audits and compliance, deliver security projects, and mentor junior team members.
Experience with the following technologies is highly desired: CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/DLP/Client, Tenable Security Center, Microsoft E5, Delinea, Qualys, xDome/Medigate, Prisma, and Cisco FTD.
The expected hourly pay range for this position is $46-72 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The compensation range provided complies with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing through evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
At TalentFish, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage diversity!