Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Supporting enterprise-wide security and compliance initiatives within a highly secure government cloud environment with an accent on continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and secure development. Focus on ongoing compliance, risk assessment, and collaboration with technical and program management teams.

Location: Hybrid, Chicago

Salary: $81,000 - $98,000

Company

hirify.global is a global, next-generation precision marketing agency leveraging data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth.

What you will do

• Conduct vulnerability assessments using automated tools and coordinate remediation.
• Update RMF documentation, ensuring it reflects current system status and remediation actions.
• Participate in technical change management and secure development processes.
• Support threat modeling activities, documenting risks and mitigation approaches.
• Use compliance/risk management tools to maintain security evidence and track findings.
• Prepare and deliver security reports and briefings to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience supporting RMF processes and maintaining compliance documentation (NIST 800-53, ATO lifecycle).
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools and AWS services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and secure change management in cloud environments.
• Must have the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and program management teams.
• One of the following certifications is required: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CAP, CISA, GSLC, CISSP, or other DoD 8140/8570-approved certifications.

Nice to have

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) and/or Cloud AWS/Azure/GCP certifications
• Experience in highly regulated industries (government, defense, healthcare, finance)
• Experience with eMASS (DoD) / RMF tools and DISA STIGs, ACAS, Nessus compliance tools

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with the option to work from home two days per week.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), and stock options.
• Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits.