Metropolis

Security Engineer II

Metropolis$115K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in cybersecurity, security operations, or related fields
  • Experience in investigating security incidents and responding to alerts
  • Competence in administering core enterprise security technologies
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint, network, identity, and cloud security
  • Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and cloud environments
  • Ability to analyze logs and security telemetry
  • Proficient in scripting or automation with PowerShell, Python, or similar languages

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents across platforms
  • Enhance threat detection through alert tuning and rule creation
  • Conduct forensic evidence collection in collaboration with external MDR providers
  • Administer and maintain enterprise security technologies
  • Troubleshoot platform issues, acting as an operational escalation point
  • Support vulnerability management through identification and patch management
  • Engage in identity and access management initiatives and investigations
  • Secure cloud environments and implement cloud security controls
  • Automate workflows through scripting and API integrations
  • Collaborate with the GRC team on technical support and audit documentation

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan participation
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance coverage
  • Potential for lucrative stock option plan
  • Bonus plans available
Full Job Description
Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Security Engineer II to join our Information Security team and protect company systems, data, and users. You are a hands-on security practitioner who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving detection, response, automation, and engineering initiatives. Partnering closely with IT, Engineering, GRC, and business stakeholders, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Security Operations. Within your first year, you will become a primary operator for core security platforms, independently manage incidents, and improve our overall security posture.
What you'll do
  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across multiple platforms
  • Improve threat detection capabilities through alert tuning, rule creation, and proactive threat hunting
  • Conduct forensic evidence collection and collaborate with external MDR providers
  • Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise security technologies and infrastructure integrations
  • Troubleshoot platform issues and serve as an operational escalation point
  • Support the vulnerability management program through identification, prioritization, and patch management
  • Support identity and access management initiatives, SSO integrations, and access investigations
  • Secure cloud environments, monitor findings, and implement cloud security controls
  • Develop scripts and API integrations to automate workflows and improve efficiency
  • Partner with the GRC team to provide technical support and documentation for audits
What we're looking for
  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, systems administration, or a related field
  • Experience investigating security incidents and responding to security alerts
  • Experience administering core enterprise security technologies
  • Demonstrate understanding of endpoint, network, identity, vulnerability, incident, and cloud security
  • Experience with Windows, macOS, and cloud-based environments
  • Ability to analyze logs and security telemetry across multiple systems
  • Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
  • Possess strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
While not required, these are a plus:
  • Experience with CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, Proofpoint, Qualys, JumpCloud, AWS, Atlassian, KnowBe4, or Automox
  • Experience supporting PCI DSS, SOC 2, or other compliance frameworks
  • Experience with threat hunting, detection engineering, or security automation
  • Experience with cloud security in AWS environments
  • Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $115,000.00 USD to $160,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis's total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-AR1 #LI-Onsite

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

About Metropolis

Metropolis is an architecture and construction firm that specializes in sustainable design and building practices. The company's projects include commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, as well as urban planning and development. Metropolis is committed to using environmentally responsible materials and methods in its projects, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Metropolis
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$5 million

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