Lead Security Operations Engineer (Chicago)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Security Operations Engineer to take charge of our security operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures that safeguard our systems, networks, and data. As a key leader in our cybersecurity efforts, you will oversee threat detection, incident response, and the implementation of security best practices. This position requires a deep understanding of modern security tools and techniques, strong leadership abilities, and a proactive approach to protecting our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy :
• Lead the SecOps team in implementing and maintaining the organization's security strategy.
• Serve as the technical authority for security operations and incident response.
• Develop and refine SecOps processes, workflows, and playbooks to align with industry best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team
• Enhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Information Security Program
• Participate in knowledge sharing with other analysts / engineers and develop solutions efficiently.
• Security Operations :
• Oversee the monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents.
• Manage and enhance the organization's Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform and other monitoring tools.
• Proactively identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats across systems and networks.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of vulnerability reports to cross functional teams inclusive of the vulnerability, affected systems, risk severity, recommended remediation steps, and deadline expectations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Strong technical expertise with automating security operations through engineered solutions, driving efficiency while improving the overall security posture of complex, distributed systems.
• Incident Response :
• Lead incident response efforts during security breaches, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct post-incident analyses and drive remediation efforts to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and test the organization's incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Security Infrastructure :
• Implement and maintain endpoint detection and response (EDR), firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems, and other security technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure secure configuration and deployment of infrastructure and applications.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging threats and trends, ensuring the organization is protected against evolving risks.
• Communication & Collaboration :
• Cross-functionally partner with key stakeholders and other teams to enhance our overall security posture, align security efforts with business objectives and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between the SecOps team and other departments, including IT, DevOps, R&D, and Compliance teams.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed within defined timeframes.
• Report on key security metrics and incidents to senior management and stakeholders.
• Partner with vendors and service providers to enhance security posture.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Estimated Salary Range : $112,000 - $135,000

Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

How we work : The preferred location for this role is in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO. We value our people spending time together and have campuses hosting in-person events located in both cities. We are truly a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to work from home.

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Here @ Strata Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.

We believe that each of our team member's unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Our Core Values : While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.

Strata is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Full-time roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on both individual and company performance. Find out more about Strata benefits here .