Cyber Security Engineer

SDI Presence • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Company SDI Presence LLC is a leading IT services firm that leverages its strong team presence to advance clients toward a secure digital enterprise. With a 30-year corporate resume, SDI delivers multi and hybrid cloud infrastructure managed services, consulting and advisory solutions, work and asset management solutions, and application modernization and managed services. SDI serves major airports, utilities, commercial real estate portfolios, and government agencies across the U.S. Visit us at www.sdipresence.com and connect with us on X and LINKEDIN . Summary We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to lead cybersecurity execution and continuous improvement for a mission-critical airport environment supporting access control and emergency (911) systems in an airport environment. This role is hands-on, highly technical, and operationally focused, with responsibility for vulnerability management, patching, audits, compliance coordination and responding to security incidents to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, or related roles within critical infrastructure, transportation, or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge in securing complex networks, servers, virtualization, and storage environments
• Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability management, patching, and remediation in always-on environments
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as firewalls, SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners
• Familiarity with cloud security
• Understanding of scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Experience supporting NIST RMF processes and security authorization activities for cloud-based systems
• Understanding of common attack vectors and defensive techniques
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture implementation
• Familiarity with Pen-Test Tools, Cloud container security, and Virtual/Hyperconvergence technologies
• Experience supporting and coordinating formal audits and compliance assessments
• Ability to operate independently and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for audit coordination and technical documentation
• Ability to pass TSA background checks required for airport badge clearance.
• Ability to obtain CBP clearance.
• Willingness to work onsite at ORD as required and participate in an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP certifications a plus

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert: Cybersecurity SME for airport security systems
• Risk management: Identifying and prioritizing potential threats
• Defense in depth: Layered security measures like firewalls and intrusion detection
• Incident response and recovery: Planning for, mitigating, and responding to incidents
• Engineering and Operations: Own day-to-day cybersecurity execution for airport security, access control, safety, and emergency systems within defined operational and prioritization frameworks
• Monitor security infrastructure (SIEM) for threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity
• Perform hands-on security engineering, including system hardening, configuration, patching, reviews, remediation, and security tooling administration across cloud and on prem environments
• Compliance, Audit & Risk Management: Support/Align compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Coordinate and lead audits and assessments with auditors, including evidence collection, remediation tracking, and follow-up
• Support cybersecurity testing programs (e.g., vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and control validation).
• Governance & Policy Contributions: Handle and execute cybersecurity requests originating from the CISO organization.
• Provide input into cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring they are practical, operationally effective and aligned to commonly accepted standards used in airport and critical infrastructure environments
• Translate policy and compliance requirements into executable technical controls
• Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and best practices
• Collaboration & On-Call Support: Work closely with the network and infrastructure team to embed security into daily operations
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate security into system design and development (DevSecOps)
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation supporting a 24×7 airport operational environment | Est. 1x Primary and 1x Secondary (backup) every quarter.

Benefits

• A Competitive Salary Range: $140,000/yr. - $155,000/yr. Base salary may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonuses or commission
• Medical, Dental, Vision, company-provided Life Insurance, Short and long-term disability.
• Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Paid time off and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior