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Remote Database Security Engineer Jobs in North Chicago, IL

Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer 2 to join the Product Security Tools team. This role will support the engineering ...

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Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer 2 to join the Product Security Tools team. This role will support the engineering ...

New

Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer 2 to join the Product Security Tools team. This role will support the engineering ...

New

Noblesoft Technologies

Firewall Engineer

Evanston, IL · Remote

$49 - $65.50/hr

Evanston, IL 60201/Remote * Firewall Administration * Deploy, configure, and maintain Palo Alto ... Implement advanced security policies, NAT rules, and threat prevention profiles. * Perform regular ...

System One

Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Itasca, IL · Remote

$111K - $151K/yr

... change and security controls. * This includes direct experience with physical data center ... and remote hands, and use standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems ...

System One

Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Itasca, IL · Remote

$111K - $151K/yr

... change and security controls. * This includes direct experience with physical data center ... and remote hands, and use standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems ...

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How much do remote database security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote database security engineer in North Chicago, IL is $117,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,700.00 and $134,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Database Security Engineer vs Remote Database Administrator?

AspectRemote Database Security EngineerRemote Database Administrator
Primary FocusSecuring database systems, implementing security protocols, monitoring threatsManaging database performance, backups, recovery, and user access
Required SkillsDatabase security, encryption, threat detection, security toolsDatabase management, SQL, performance tuning, user management
CertificationsSecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+), database security certificationsDatabase certifications (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server)
Work EnvironmentIT security teams, cybersecurity departments, remote security operationsDatabase teams, IT operations, remote database management

The main difference between a Remote Database Security Engineer and a Remote Database Administrator lies in their core responsibilities. The Security Engineer focuses on protecting database systems from threats, while the Administrator manages daily database operations. Both roles often require related certifications and may work in similar remote environments, but their primary goals differ: security versus management.

What cities near North Chicago, IL are hiring for Remote Database Security Engineer jobs?

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Security Network Engineer - Work From Home

Next Step Systems

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Security Network Engineer - Work From Home
We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Security Network Engineer to join a growing IT team. This position is 100% Remote.
Security Network Engineer Responsibilities:
- Day to day support of network and application environments.
- Interact with all IT functional areas (e.g., architecture, design, network engineering, Helpdesk/Desktop support, application development and support).
- Design the managing the network infrastructure security as well as assisting with the global network infrastructure.
- Proactively suggest enhancements to existing configurations, technologies or procedures.
- Troubleshoot intricate network and systems issues down to the bit level and up to the application layer.
- Provide critical thinking to complex problems in a 24/7, mission critical network environment.
- Process, monitor and prioritize trouble tickets.
- Automate any and all tasks that can be automated.
- Remote datacenter design support and management.
- Assist in hardware/software purchases.
- On-call rotation.
- Support other key initiatives as the business dictates.
Security Network Engineer Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year university in computer science, preferred, but not required.
- 5+ years' experience in Network Administration/Engineering.
- Thorough understanding of the TCP/IP suite and multicast management.
- Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
- Detailed knowledge of the OSI layers 1-4 and associated equipment.
- Experience with managing connectivity for a largely remote workforce (software/hardware VPNs, head end units, load balancers, etc.).
- Experience with packet sniffing applications (Snort, TCPDump, Wireshark, Netmon, etc.).
- Experience performance tuning networking infrastructures.
- Experience with cloud network management such as AWS, GCP, etc.
- Extensive experience with firewall implementation and monitoring, with Cisco ASA and Palo Alto experience a huge plus.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to interact with management, vendors and external parties and should be able to effectively communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner. Must be able to thoroughly document implementations, modifications and removals.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, able to multi-task, able to work independently as well as a team player.
- Analytical and detail orientated.
- Must be willing to work some weekend shifts in support of maintenance and participate in on-call rotation duties.
- Experience with Corvil a plus.
- Experience with scripting languages a plus (bash, python).
- Experience with orchestration tools such as Ansible a plus.
- Experience with Cisco ISE a plus.
- Must have experience in 24x7 environments.
- Experience within the financial industry with a robust background in network architecture and network security.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Security Network Engineer, TCP/IP, Multicast, Multicasting, BGP, OSPF, OSI Layers, VPN, TCPDump, Wireshark, Netmon, AWS, GPS, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Networking, Network Architecture, Remote, Trading, Financial, Work From Home, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting
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We help companies that are looking to hire Security Network Engineers for jobs in Chicago, Illinois and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today! Phone 630-428-0600 ext. 11 or email us at jobs@nextstepsystems.com. Click here to submit your resume for this job and others.
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