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Senior Security Engineer

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Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

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Chicago IL USA
Hybrid
130K-150K Annually
Senior level
Edtech • Fintech • Healthtech • Professional Services • Software • Analytics • Consulting
We empower organizations to fuel their missions.
The Role
Lead expansion and maintenance of a Zero Trust security program across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments. Manage identity and access controls deploy and tune SIEM/EDR/XDR/IAM tooling automate security operations reduce alert fatigue and collaborate with IT DevOps and business teams to strengthen enterprise security across endpoints cloud SaaS identity network and data protection.
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How you'll make an impact:
As the Senior Security Engineer you will work as a team member on the Security team you will be ensuring Strata has the correct security measures in place and provide continuous improvement opportunities to extend our capabilities and security to our client data. Assist in the maintenance the Zero Trust Security framework and associated tooling across the organization. Strata has a hybrid environment and the ideal candidate will need to be comfortable working in a hybrid environment with on premises and cloud infrastructure.

In your role as the Senior Security Engineer you will be tasked with managing and maintaining this environment including configuration management upgrades identification of end of life/support systems that need to be replaced architecture of new solutions and recommending and executing modifications to these systems to improve efficiency reliability and performance.

The engineer in this role will focus on the following areas and technologies:

  • Zero Trust Principles Expansion:
    • Mature Strata’s newly implemented Zero Trust program through policy refinement tool optimization roadmap development and alignment to business use cases.
    • Manage identity access and secure connectivity controls including MFA conditional access privileged access least privilege DNS/content filtering secure web gateway and certificate-based controls.
    • Partner with IT networking security and business teams to resolve access issues blocked traffic policy behavior connectivity problems and related security events.
    • Strengthen enterprise security controls across endpoint cloud SaaS AI identity network and data protection platforms using security frameworks CIS benchmarks lifecycle management and threat data.
  • Tool Deployment & Integration:
    • Lead the selection deployment and optimization of security tools including SIEM EDR XDR IAM and cloud security solutions.
    • Implement automation for security operations to improve efficiency accuracy and response times.
    • Assist in tuning tools to alleviate alert fatigue and false positives.
    • Leverage AI to ensure workflows are efficient and automated.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Work closely with IT DevOps and other teams to integrate security best practices into all aspects of the business.
    • Partner with other members of the security organization to establish security guidelines that enable the organization to move fast in a safe and secure manner.
    • Communicate with all levels of business to explain complex concepts in terms they understand.

What we’re looking for:

  • Minimum 4-6 years of security experience
  • Certifications such as CCIE CCSE GIAC or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical skills – the ability to assist in resolving various systems issues for multiple integrated locations and systems.
  • Previous experience with scripting and use of Terraform is a plus.
  • Time management and organizational skills are imperative.
  • Strong communication skills written and verbal with all levels of management and personnel. This role will interface with Strata clients from time to time.
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply learned principles.

Estimated Salary Range: $130000 - $150000

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.

Find out more about Strata benefits here.  

How we work:
Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago IL. We value in‑person connection and regularly host on‑campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate 

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Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please reach out to [email protected]. 

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.

  • We connect with positive intent.
  • We are helpful.
  • We own it.
  • We get better every day.
  • We are humble.

Skills Required

  • 4-6 years of security experience
  • Certifications such as CCIE CCSE GIAC or equivalent
  • Experience with Zero Trust principles and framework
  • Experience managing identity and access controls (MFA conditional access privileged access)
  • Experience with SIEM EDR XDR IAM and cloud security solutions
  • Experience with DNS/content filtering secure web gateway and certificate-based controls
  • Previous experience with scripting
  • Previous experience with Terraform
  • Strong analytical skills to resolve systems issues across integrated locations and systems
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management and clients
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure environment
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply learned principles

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Strata Decision Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off BreadthThe package includes vacation/PTO paid holidays parental leave bereavement volunteer time and a biweekly “Flex Friday” supporting ample time away from work. Designated wellness or “Mental Recharge” days further expand time-off options.
  • Retirement SupportA 401(k) with a company match (e.g. 50% up to 6%) and day‑one vesting is highlighted reinforcing accessible immediate retirement savings. An established plan structure and employer-verified listings indicate dependable retirement benefits.
  • Healthcare StrengthMedical dental vision HSA/FSA life and disability EAP and mental‑health support are offered with day‑one eligibility indicated. Options include traditional and high‑deductible plans with HSA plus telemedicine access.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago IL
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Here at Strata we provide financial planning software data and insights to drive decisions and performance for organizations spanning the healthcare higher education and financial services industries.

Why Work With Us

We are mission driven to solve uniquely challenging financial problems in some of the most vulnerable industries directly affecting our community.We embrace learning collaboration and continuous career growth. We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change.

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Strata Decision Technology Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We support remote and hybrid work. Employees near our Chicago HQ typically work in the office two days per week with flexibility on which days. All employees may visit HQ for company events.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago IL
We have two campuses: our HQ located in the heart of Downtown Chicago and another just outside of St. Louis MO.

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