CareerPlan

Lead, Cyber Security Engineer

Chicago, ILFull-time2026-07-31 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Data Protection, Zscaler DLP, Encryption, API Security, and Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway solutions.

Role type

Senior IC Cyber Security Engineer (Data Protection & API Security)

Builds

Secure, scalable, and highly available data protection and API gateway solutions

Domain

Financial Services / Cyber Security

Required skills

Zscaler DLP, Microsoft Purview, Defender Suite, CASB, Endpoint DLP, Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway Administration, High Availability, Clustering, Replication, Disaster Recovery, Linux/Unix Administration, MySQL Administration, Network Security, SSL/TLS, DNS, Firewall Connectivity, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Root Cause Analysis, Production Support, Azure Security Services, SIEM Platforms, Automation, Scripting, CI/CD, DevOps Practices

Preferred skills

Kubernetes, Containerized Deployments, Helm Charts, YAML Configuration, Logging and Diagnostic Tools, Enterprise API Management Platforms, Regulated environments experience

Technologies

Zscaler, Microsoft Purview, Defender Suite, CASB, Broadcom Layer7, Linux, Unix, MySQL, Azure, SIEM

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and optimization of Zscaler DLP, Microsoft Purview DLP, CASB, and Endpoint DLP controls; Lead Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations; Design and support high-availability architectures including clustering, replication, and disaster recovery; Design, deploy, and manage API security controls and gateway policies; Troubleshoot gateway, networking, database, security, and integration issues; Perform health checks, pre-upgrade assessments, and operational readiness reviews; Monitor security events and support threat detection and response; Integrate security platforms with SIEM solutions and drive automation; Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and engineering guidance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope