AArete Careers

Information Security Engineer

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

Why AArete?

We are a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.” And excellence is exactly what we strive for.

Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. At AArete, we encourage you to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment.

The Role

AArete is looking for an Information Security Engineer. You are highly technical with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence. You thrive in a team environment and have the ability to flip tasks and priorities midstream because you love an exciting challenge. The bar is set high at AArete. There is a lot to do around here, and you love getting the job done right.

At AArete, we are dedicated to delivering the best experience to our clients every day. We are fresh, passionate, full of energy, and love what we do—providing non-labor cost reduction solutions and impressing our clients with impeccable service.

Work You’ll Do

• Manage and optimize security technologies, including endpoint protection tools, email security tools, vulnerability scanners, and Siems
• Provide support, administration, and maintenance necessary to ensure effective and efficient information technology system performance and security
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate threats to internal information technology systems or networks
• Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment
• Design access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs
• Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving
• Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations
• Assess the validity of source data and subsequent findings
• Present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Present data in creative formats
• Provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders based on data analysis and findings
• Oversee installation, implementation, configuration, and support of system components
• Answer requests for information
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis
• Provide input and assist in the development of plans and guidance
• Maintain infrastructure within a cloud environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience working in an information security role
• Experience with tools such as Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender, Mimecast, Rapid7 IDR, CSPM Orca, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Intune, or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Technology-focused degree
• Professional certifications such as GSEC, SSCP, Security+, SC-200, SC-400 or others
• Based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed

Benefits

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
• Own Your Day flexible work policy
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Generous maternity/paternity leave options
• Completely employer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• Charitable contribution matching program
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
• Video-free Fridays
• Bike share discount program

About AArete

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes.

AArete is guided by our deeply embedded principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

We are proud to have earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and named one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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