Sr IT Security Advisor

Chicago 7 days agoFull-time External
707k - 1.1m / yr
Sedgwick invites you to grow your career with us. As a Sr IT Security Advisor, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. Here, you can achieve great things in a collaborative environment. Job Description To manage the implementation of security measures, protect company data and networks, execute security fundamentals for threat detection and response efforts. • Implement and monitor security measures for computer systems and networks. • Identify and define system security requirements. • Design computer security architecture and develop cyber security designs. • Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols. Responsibilities • Engineers, implements and monitors security measures for the protection of computer systems and networks. • Identifies and defines system security requirements. • Designs computer security architecture and develops detailed cyber security designs. • Prepares and documents standard operating procedures and protocols. • Configures and troubleshoots security infrastructure devices. • Develops technical solutions and new security tools to assist in mitigating security vulnerabilities and automating repeatable tasks. • Leads IT groups and business units as necessary in troubleshooting compatibility issues between security tools and business or productivity programs. • Analyzes client and customer needs as required and provides clear and concise reports to leadership. • Experience configuring and managing scan engines, sites, and asset groups. • Skilled in interpreting vulnerability findings, prioritizing remediation efforts using Real Risk Score and Threat Intelligence. • Ability to create and manage custom dashboards, reports, and alerts within InsightVM. • Familiarity with Remediation Projects and tracking progress across teams. • Knowledge of Live Dashboards and Query Builder for real-time visibility. • Experience integrating InsightVM with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) for automated remediation workflows. • Understanding of Nexpose scan engine architecture and deployment. • Ability to use InsightVM APIs for automation and custom integrations. • Experience coordinating internal and external penetration testing engagements. • Skilled in scoping penetration tests based on business needs, asset criticality, and threat landscape. • Ability to liaise between third-party testers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution. • Familiarity with test scheduling, resource allocation, and minimizing operational impact. • Understanding of penetration testing methodologies (e.g., OWASP, NIST SP 800-115, PTES). • Ability to review and validate test findings, assess risk levels, and prioritize remediation. • Experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Rapid7 InsightVM, Tenable, Qualys) to correlate findings. • Knowledge of network, application, cloud, and physical security testing scopes. • Skilled in reviewing and distributing pen test reports, ensuring clarity and actionable insights. • Ability to track and report on remediation progress, including retesting and closure validation. • Experience maintaining audit trails and documentation for compliance and governance. • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR) related to penetration testing. • Ability to align testing efforts with risk management frameworks and security policies. Eight years of encryption technologies/algorithms, digital forensics, network topologies, and access controls experience or equivalent combination of educated and experience required.