IT Security Specialist IV- Wiz from Innova
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Innova Solutions has a Client that is immediately hiring for an IT Security Specialist IV-Wiz.
Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Chicago, IL/ Denver, CO/ Washington, DC (Hybrid)
As an IT Security Specialist IV, you will:
Job Description:
We are not looking for user of the tools rather than having a great idea of how they were built or architected Wiz.
Wants to focus on Cloud security, posture management space
Wiz experience, comparable tools
Or
CSPM (cloud security posture management)
DSPM (data security)
SSPM (SaaS Security posture )
CIEM (cloud infrastructure event management)
Less on detection side, more on posture and defense capability side. Configuring cloud environment
Understands tool and can help integrate
Speaking intelligently with Wiz team. Not just someone who's only used it
Competitor tools like Sentinel that are more geared toward cloud posture could work
Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on our organization's security posture as our Cloud SIEM Engineer. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional with a passion for security and innovation, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of safeguarding our valuable assets and data from evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Development:
As an Individual Contributor with significant Cloud (AWS or Azure) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) domain experience collaborate and influence a team of talented developers in a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Set and achieve clear objectives, provide clarity and regular feedback, and enhance the team's capabilities.
2. AWS Detection Engineering:
Understand and help drive Detection Engineering efforts in SIEM or SOAR as appropriate within AWS environments, using technologies such as AWS GuardDuty, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS CloudFront, KMS, AWS SecurityHub, CSPM, DSPM, SSPM, and CIEM technologies to help defend the banks platform and workloads.
3. SIEM and SOAR Software Solution Architecture and Design:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including cybersecurity experts, IT operations, and business units, to understand security requirements and business goals. Architect and design scalable and resilient SIEM and SOAR solutions that can effectively handle diverse data sources and complex security analytics use cases. Conduct regular reviews and refinement of the architecture to accommodate changes in the threat landscape and business needs.
4. Development and Implementation:
Provide your expertise to augment the SIEM and SOAR development teams in coding, testing, and deploying custom applications to enhance the capabilities to detect advanced threats.
Implement integrations with various data sources, security tools, and external threat intelligence feeds to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
Ensure compliance with coding standards, security best practices, scalability, resiliency concepts, and data privacy regulations throughout the development lifecycle.
5. Security Incident Management:
Develop and refine strategies for proactive threat detection, incident identification, and efficient response and remediation.
Conduct thorough analysis of security incidents, ensuring root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Collaborate with the Incident Response team to enhance incident handling and escalation procedures.
6. Performance Optimization and Scalability:
Continuously monitor the performance of the SIEM and SOAR systems and identify areas for optimization and enhancement.
Evaluate and implement appropriate infrastructure upgrades to support increasing data volumes and maintain optimal system performance.
Conduct load testing and performance tuning exercises to ensure the SIEM and SOAR platforms can handle ever expanding peak operational loads.
7. Compliance and Policy:
Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies in all aspects of SIEM development and operation.
Collaborate with the Compliance team to fulfill audit requests and participate in security assessments and penetration testing exercises.
8. Research and Innovation:
Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and emerging technologies relevant to SIEM and SOAR development and security operations.
Evaluate new SIEM and SOAR tools, Detection Engineering technologies, and techniques to improve the organization's security posture and stay ahead of potential threats.
Stay informed about Cloud detection and response security controls.
Required:
3+ years of proven experience in SIEM and security operations (e.g., Splunk ES, Anvilogic, Palo Alto Cortex, Crowdstrike, MS Sentinel, Google Chronicle).
3+ years of experience with Splunk, certifications preferred
3+ Year experience with the detection and response-based security controls in at least one Public Cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
2+ years of experience with WIZ
Understanding of Threat Modeling and Detection Engineering best practices.
Proficient programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++, with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Familiarity with threat intelligence feeds, cybersecurity frameworks, and incident response methodologies.
Strong leadership abilities, with experience in influencing technical teams and driving successful outcomes.
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to addressing security challenges.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CDK, Cloud Formation, Terraform)
Experience with Git base source code Management.
Experience in Agile teams
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Mohit Jain
mohit.jain1@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $74 – $77 Per Hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Recent Recognitions:
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Chicago, IL/ Denver, CO/ Washington, DC (Hybrid)
As an IT Security Specialist IV, you will:
Job Description:
We are not looking for user of the tools rather than having a great idea of how they were built or architected Wiz.
Wants to focus on Cloud security, posture management space
Wiz experience, comparable tools
Or
CSPM (cloud security posture management)
DSPM (data security)
SSPM (SaaS Security posture )
CIEM (cloud infrastructure event management)
Less on detection side, more on posture and defense capability side. Configuring cloud environment
Understands tool and can help integrate
Speaking intelligently with Wiz team. Not just someone who's only used it
Competitor tools like Sentinel that are more geared toward cloud posture could work
Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on our organization's security posture as our Cloud SIEM Engineer. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional with a passion for security and innovation, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of safeguarding our valuable assets and data from evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Development:
As an Individual Contributor with significant Cloud (AWS or Azure) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) domain experience collaborate and influence a team of talented developers in a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Set and achieve clear objectives, provide clarity and regular feedback, and enhance the team's capabilities.
2. AWS Detection Engineering:
Understand and help drive Detection Engineering efforts in SIEM or SOAR as appropriate within AWS environments, using technologies such as AWS GuardDuty, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS CloudFront, KMS, AWS SecurityHub, CSPM, DSPM, SSPM, and CIEM technologies to help defend the banks platform and workloads.
3. SIEM and SOAR Software Solution Architecture and Design:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including cybersecurity experts, IT operations, and business units, to understand security requirements and business goals. Architect and design scalable and resilient SIEM and SOAR solutions that can effectively handle diverse data sources and complex security analytics use cases. Conduct regular reviews and refinement of the architecture to accommodate changes in the threat landscape and business needs.
4. Development and Implementation:
Provide your expertise to augment the SIEM and SOAR development teams in coding, testing, and deploying custom applications to enhance the capabilities to detect advanced threats.
Implement integrations with various data sources, security tools, and external threat intelligence feeds to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
Ensure compliance with coding standards, security best practices, scalability, resiliency concepts, and data privacy regulations throughout the development lifecycle.
5. Security Incident Management:
Develop and refine strategies for proactive threat detection, incident identification, and efficient response and remediation.
Conduct thorough analysis of security incidents, ensuring root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Collaborate with the Incident Response team to enhance incident handling and escalation procedures.
6. Performance Optimization and Scalability:
Continuously monitor the performance of the SIEM and SOAR systems and identify areas for optimization and enhancement.
Evaluate and implement appropriate infrastructure upgrades to support increasing data volumes and maintain optimal system performance.
Conduct load testing and performance tuning exercises to ensure the SIEM and SOAR platforms can handle ever expanding peak operational loads.
7. Compliance and Policy:
Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies in all aspects of SIEM development and operation.
Collaborate with the Compliance team to fulfill audit requests and participate in security assessments and penetration testing exercises.
8. Research and Innovation:
Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and emerging technologies relevant to SIEM and SOAR development and security operations.
Evaluate new SIEM and SOAR tools, Detection Engineering technologies, and techniques to improve the organization's security posture and stay ahead of potential threats.
Stay informed about Cloud detection and response security controls.
Required:
3+ years of proven experience in SIEM and security operations (e.g., Splunk ES, Anvilogic, Palo Alto Cortex, Crowdstrike, MS Sentinel, Google Chronicle).
3+ years of experience with Splunk, certifications preferred
3+ Year experience with the detection and response-based security controls in at least one Public Cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
2+ years of experience with WIZ
Understanding of Threat Modeling and Detection Engineering best practices.
Proficient programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++, with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Familiarity with threat intelligence feeds, cybersecurity frameworks, and incident response methodologies.
Strong leadership abilities, with experience in influencing technical teams and driving successful outcomes.
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to addressing security challenges.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CDK, Cloud Formation, Terraform)
Experience with Git base source code Management.
Experience in Agile teams
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Mohit Jain
mohit.jain1@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $74 – $77 Per Hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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