DOT Security

Cybersecurity Engineer

DOT Security Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · $85K–$100K/yr

Computer and Network Security · 11-50 employees

19 h ago
security Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the technical implementation of security solutions within client environments and managing project-based deployments. They also provide ongoing support, troubleshoot security tools, and maintain detailed documentation for internal procedures.

What they look for

Cybersecurity Endpoint Security Network Security PowerShell Troubleshooting SIEM EDR NDR XDR DNS Filtering Email Filtering Technical Documentation Customer Service Incident Response Infrastructure Administration

Requirements

Candidates should have a working knowledge of endpoint, server, cloud, and networking concepts with experience in infrastructure administration. Strong communication skills and the ability to resolve complex technical problems under pressure are essential for this role.

Benefits

Tiffany & Co. Gift Card Custom Menswear Custom Rolex Paid Time Off Paid Sick Days Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Training & Continued Education Reimbursement 401(K) Retirement Plan Financial Advisory Services Health Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

Full description

Built on Trust. Driven by Protection.

DOT Security exists because businesses deserve a cybersecurity partner they can trust. As cyber threats became more sophisticated and disruptive, organizations needed more than technology; they needed experts who could help protect their people, operations, and livelihoods. Born from Impact Networking during a time when that need was rapidly growing, DOT Security was created to deliver a more proactive, personalized approach to cybersecurity.

What makes DOT special is that we've never lost sight of why we started. We exist to help organizations operate with confidence, while investing in talented people who are passionate about solving complex challenges and protecting what matters most. We've built something special, but we're far from finished. The people who join DOT today will help define what comes next.

Job Overview

The Cybersecurity Engineer is an essential role at DOT Security, enabling and supporting our security solutions within client environments. The work is split between projects and support tickets. This role is ideal for an IT engineer or administrator looking to move into cybersecurity, or for a cybersecurity engineer looking for a position with a growing company.

Responsibilities

  • Onboarding, renewal, and change order projects — Own the technical implementation of security solutions within client environments. Projects are client-facing and require the ability to work well with varied client IT staff and third-party IT providers.
  • Solution support — Work troubleshooting and administrative tickets for our security solutions, maintaining the health of our fleet of endpoint agents, connectors, log forwarders, NDR devices, and network scanners.
  • Consultative advisement — Work with internal teams to answer questions about our technology and provide guidance for varied and unique scenarios.
  • Process development and documentation — Write and maintain the implementation procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base articles that make deployments repeatable, and improve existing processes as our tooling changes.
  • Time tracking — Record time daily in our PSA system. Accurate, same-day time entry is a core expectation of this role — it drives client billing, project health, and capacity planning, and is reviewed as part of performance.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Working knowledge of endpoint, server, cloud, and networking concepts, with the ability to visualize and understand clients' IT environments.
  • Experience administering endpoints, servers, and infrastructure at scale, including working knowledge of PowerShell.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems under time pressure.
  • Knowledge of IT asset security across applications, data, devices, networks, and users, including monitoring and hardening practices.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication, including reports, plans, and briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapt where data is incomplete or no precedent exists, and operate ethically and with integrity.
  • Strong customer service orientation and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

Preferred qualifications

  • Relevant work experience in the managed services industry delivering IT and cybersecurity projects and supporting solutions.
  • Experience with EDR, NDR, XDR, SIEM, DNS filtering, email filtering, and other cybersecurity technologies.
  • Experience with PSA, ticketing, and time-tracking systems.
  • Working knowledge of CIS Controls, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP.
  • Relevant certifications such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.
  • Relevant college degree.
  • Ability to pass a Public Trust background check (limited requirement).

Compensation

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs.

DOT Security may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department.

Full compensation details can and will be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.

Benefits We Take Pride In

  • 5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card or Custom Menswear, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards
  • Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
  • Development and growth opportunities with on-going training & continued education reimbursement
  • 401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services
  • Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans

Work Authorization & Immigration Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in select cases based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements.

Certain positions within DOT Security may involve access to information, technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Where required by applicable law based on the nature of the role, individuals in such positions must qualify as a “U.S. Person,” as defined by law, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required government authorizations.

Recruitment Communications Notice

Please Note: All recruiting operations for DOT Security are managed by the Impact Networking Talent Acquisition Team. As a result, candidates should expect recruitment-related communications including application updates, interview scheduling, requests for information, and offer discussions to come from members of the Impact Talent Acquisition team.

We appreciate your interest in DOT Security and look forward to getting to know you.

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