Staff Security Engineer
Interactive Brokers · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
This is a hybrid role (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other monitoring platforms
- Assist in the triage, investigation, and containment of security incidents
- Collect and analyze logs, network data, and endpoint artifacts
- Document incident findings and support root cause analysis
- Escalate complex incidents to senior analysts
- Participate in security exercises and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and attack vectors
- Familiarity with SIEM, endpoint protection, or network monitoring tools (preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and documentation abilities
- Degree or certification in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Skills
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant
- Retail 401(k) with competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
- Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups