Security Engineer

We are partnered with a leading global advisory and legal services firm to build their Security Operations team. The organization places a strong emphasis on protecting sensitive client information, maintaining secure technology environments, and upholding rigorous data privacy and security standards.Position OverviewThe Systems Security Engineer will join the organization's information security team, supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing management of security solutions designed to protect enterprise systems, networks, and sensitive data.This role will focus on security monitoring, alert configuration, incident response, log analysis, and data protection. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across information security operations, systems security engineering, automation, and forensic investigations, along with the ability to work independently during overnight hours.There are 2 positions, both require an overnight schedule of 11:00 PM – 6:30 AM OR 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM (PT), with a remote/hybrid arrangement and occasional in-office requirements.Multiple locations available, based on office locations: Chicago, IL | San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, CA | Washington, D.C. | San Francisco Bay Area | Dallas, TX | Houston, TXKey ResponsibilitiesConfigure, monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts across multiple security platforms.Develop and improve security alerting capabilities to strengthen threat detection and incident response.Analyze and correlate data from Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, security event logs, and audit logs to identify potential threats and suspicious activity.Conduct security investigations, incident analysis, and forensic reviews to determine the scope and impact of security events.Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and safeguards protecting enterprise systems, networks, and sensitive information.Collaborate with information security teams and internal stakeholders to communicate emerging threats, security risks, and system configuration requirements.Develop and maintain technical documentation covering security processes, procedures, investigations, and operational controls.Support ongoing improvements to security operations, data protection strategies, and organizational security practices.Required Qualifications3+ years of experience in information technology, with 3+ years in a systems security engineering, security analyst, or related information security role.Hands-on experience analyzing and correlating DLP data, security event logs, and audit logs.Experience managing security incidents and conducting forensic investigations.Strong understanding of information security principles, network security, and enterprise security technologies.Familiarity with data protection, privacy, and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop practical solutions within established security and compliance frameworks.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and technically accurate documentation.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.Comfortable working autonomously in an overnight security operations environment while collaborating with a broader security team.EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Data Science, or a related discipline preferred.Equivalent professional experience and relevant education will also be considered.CertificationsIndustry-recognized security certifications are a plus, including:CISSPCCSPCISACEHOSCPGCIHGSEC