Staff Security Application Engineer

Early Warning Services • Chicago, IL

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Security Application Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network security infrastructure, with a focus on proxy and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions. This role leads control testing to ensure adherence to industry standards while working with audit and compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network security engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in proxy and DLP solutions.
• Experience working in or with financial institutions, with a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Prisma Access, and Netskope solutions.
• Proven track record of collaborating with audit and compliance teams and executing control testing.
• Deep knowledge of proxy protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, SOCKS) and DLP principles.
• Expertise in firewall configuration, secure web gateways, and SASE architecture.
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation and orchestration.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security (CISSP), Palo Alto PCNSE, Microsoft SC-200, or Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA) or similar.
• Experience in environments transitioning from traditional proxy services to cloud-based solutions.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, and NYDFS.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and optimizes proxy and DLP solutions to protect sensitive data and ensure secure network access.
• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for proxy and DLP solutions, providing strategic and technical guidance to engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Deploys and integrates security solutions from vendors such as Microsoft, Palo Alto, and Netskope into existing and new network environments.
• Proactively collaborates with audit and compliance teams to ensure all proxy and DLP solutions comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, SOX, NYDFS).
• Designs, implements, and tests security controls to meet compliance standards, ensuring alignment with governance policies.
• Oversees the health, performance, and reliability of proxy and DLP systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Consults with security and governance teams to define, implement, and enforce security policies and configurations.
• Advises the security operations team in investigating and responding to network security incidents related to proxy and DLP technologies.
• Stays abreast of emerging trends in network security and recommends new tools or processes to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Develops and maintains detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, control test results, and troubleshooting guides.

Benefits

• Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
• Company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees
• 11 paid company holidays
• A paid volunteer day
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

What This Job Offers

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