Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Incident Response

Advocate Aurora Health

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer leading incident response efforts and security investigations at Advocate Health. Designing cybersecurity systems and providing training to large audiences on cybersecurity topics.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, North Carolina, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55 - $82 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cybersecurity investigations, threat hunting, and incident response while ensuring compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF and HIPAA. Proficient in managing cybersecurity projects and providing training on security topics to enhance organizational awareness.

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Cybersecurity Incident ResponseNIST CSFSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Vulnerability ScannersCybersecurity Training

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityRisk AssessmentSecurity TechnologiesProblem SolvingIncident Response

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMulti-taskingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

HIPAAPCI DSSNIST (SP) 800-82r3Acceptable Use PolicyCybersecurity Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex security investigations, threat hunting activities, and cyber incident response efforts across the enterprise
Design and maintain cybersecurity systems through standard operating procedures, processes, and guidelines
Assess risk and add new architectures, controls, and services while mentoring other teammates
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the computing environment and enforce the Acceptable Use Policy
Provide guidance and input to management on changes needed to policies and procedures
Participate in incident response and provide recommendations as directed by management
Monitor all cybersecurity systems, solutions, or services, identify potential issues, and resolve them
Manage cybersecurity projects and provide reporting to leadership
Provide cybersecurity training and perform presentations on cybersecurity topics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent knowledge
5 years of progressive IT experience (or related field) with exposure or experience in Cybersecurity
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
Deep understanding and practical experience with HIPAA, cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF), PCI DSS, NIST (SP) 800-82r3, and associated methodologies
Experience troubleshooting, reasoning, and using problem solving skills to offer solutions to complex problems across all systems
Deep understanding and practical experience with security technologies such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxies, Secure Email Gateways, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Loss Prevention, among others
Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
Must be able to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic work environment while producing quality results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program