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MMD Services

Security Operations Engineer

Hybrid

Chicago, United states

$ 165,000 /year

Mid level

Full Time

22-12-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python PowerShell Incident Response Monitoring Organization Terraform

Job Specifications

Our client is a global organization, named one of the largest in the Automobile industry! They are rapidly growing and going through a robust digital transformation. The business and senior leadership have put a huge emphasis on technology initiatives and are looking for passionate team members to contribute to the growth and development of the technical environment. This is a direct-hire position (salary + bonus) that offers a hybrid office schedule, you must be comfortable being on site on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The Security Operations Engineer is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization’s cybersecurity posture through proactive monitoring, threat investigation, incident response, and system hardening. This is a brand new role where they are looking for someone to partner closely with Enterprise Security, IT, and Infrastructure teams to detect, analyze, and respond to security events while continuously improving security posture.

Responsibilities

Investigate and respond to security alerts, incidents, and potential threats.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation with IT and application teams.
Maintain and optimize SIEM, EDR, firewall, and email security solutions.
Develop and tune detection rules and alerts to enhance threat visibility and reduce false positives.
Automate routine security tasks and incident responses using scripting or orchestration tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform).
Support patching, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation efforts across infrastructure.
Provide documentation, reporting, and operational evidence for audits and compliance activities.
Partner with Enterprise Security on risk assessments and policy enforcement.
Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen overall security operations and controls.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or related cybersecurity role.
Experience with SIEM tools, EDR solutions, and network/firewall administration.
Strong understanding of vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response methodologies.
Familiarity with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, preferred).

MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

MMD Services Inc. is a certified Woman Owned Staffing Boutique that specializes in providing staffing services to large and mid-sized organizations. Our services incorporate traditional Contract, Contract for Hire and Direct Placement for Technical, Finance and Accounting disciplines across the board. We call ourselves a boutique because of our commitment to high quality in assisting both employers and employees alike. We zero in on every detail as we carefully assess the opportunity and the candidate before moving forward. ... Know more