We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support enterprise networking and security initiatives in Schaumburg, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on designing, administering, and optimizing secure network environments across firewall, wireless, and cloud-managed platforms. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can strengthen connectivity, improve visibility, and help deliver infrastructure changes with minimal disruption.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and enhance network security platforms using Fortinet solutions, including firewall, endpoint access, and analytics tools.<br>• Manage Aruba-based switching, wireless, and centralized management environments to maintain reliable campus and branch connectivity.<br>• Plan and execute secure connectivity updates, including IPsec-related changes, pilot deployments, and production implementations.<br>• Integrate network and security systems with identity services such as Active Directory and Entra ID to support controlled access.<br>• Oversee certificate usage and lifecycle processes to help maintain trusted authentication across network services.<br>• Monitor logs, generate operational reporting, and troubleshoot issues spanning firewalls, routing, wireless, and security infrastructure.<br>• Create and maintain technical documentation, including standard procedures, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.<br>• Collaborate with technical teams to support cloud-managed networking and security platforms while improving performance and resilience.
We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing enterprise systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high performance across a variety of platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance.<br>• Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups.<br>• Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints.<br>• Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization.<br>• Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments.<br>• Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure.<br>• Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar.<br>• Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki).<br>• Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead structured Kaizen cycles focused on throughput, quality and risk reduction.</li><li>Apply relevant Process Management tools (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma tools such as VSM (Value Stream Mapping), SIPOC (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer), 5 Whys, Ishikawa).</li><li>Perform process mining and time‑and‑motion analysis.</li><li>Identify root causes of rework, delays, documentation errors and funding bottlenecks.</li><li>Design and develop To‑Be processes including clear role definitions, handoffs, and service-level expectations. As minimum expected is inclusion of RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed), SLAs and control points.</li><li>Analyze and document current (“as-is”) processes across all functions – e.g. origination, credit, operations, funding/treasury, and portfolio management.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies (benchmarking against other countries in the network, against the market), bottlenecks, error drivers, and compliance-related risks.</li><li>Support the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions.</li><li>Serve as the primary process interface between functions (e.g., IT, Risk, Operations, Finance).</li><li>Align process and system requirements with Group standards while ensuring local regulatory and operational needs are met.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on process changes, implementation steps, and responsibilities.</li><li>Translate business requirements into structured change requests for HQ IT teams, or external local providers.</li><li>Define functional requirements, expected outcomes, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.</li><li>Support prioritization of change requests and maintain transparency on timelines and delivery status.</li><li>Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with local teams and document test results.</li><li>Ensure system enhancements support process design, reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Monitor performance of external systems and service quality, maintaining communication and coordination with external providers (if such).</li><li>Translate gaps into OCR (Optical Character Recognition)/RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and workflow opportunities.</li><li>Build business cases with ROI and risk impact.</li><li>Define data quality rules and reporting requirements</li><li>Monitor and supervise process implementation across teams, ensuring adoption and operational consistency.</li><li>Track and manage implementation progress, risks, open issues, and mitigation actions.</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Firmware Engineer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois, on a contract with the potential for a long-term position. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of embedded firmware for advanced control systems. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in an agile and collaborative environment, with the possibility to transition into a long-term role.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and develop embedded firmware using C++ for control systems in industrial environments.<br>• Test, debug, and maintain firmware to ensure optimal performance and reliability.<br>• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement new features and enhance existing functionality.<br>• Work independently to navigate and improve large, established codebases.<br>• Utilize version control systems, such as Git, to manage code changes effectively.<br>• Contribute to platform modernization and extend firmware capabilities for next-generation systems.<br>• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to improve system efficiency.<br>• Interact with internal stakeholders, including product owners, to align development efforts with business goals.<br>• Support both legacy and newer firmware platforms, depending on team assignment.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to create modern software solutions that connect data, systems, and business workflows into effective digital products. This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, and offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers, product leaders, and client stakeholders to deliver dependable, user-centered platforms. The ideal candidate enjoys building new capabilities from the ground up, solving unfamiliar technical challenges, and improving systems through thoughtful engineering practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and release full-stack software products, including backend services, APIs, user interfaces, dashboards, and data-driven features that support operational decision-making.<br>• Connect external and internal platforms by developing integrations, data flows, and synchronization processes across business and analytical systems.<br>• Create automated workflows that streamline coordination between users, software applications, and operational processes.<br>• Collaborate with product and engineering partners to define technical approaches, strengthen delivery methods, and improve long-term solution quality.<br>• Engage directly with users and client stakeholders to gather requirements, validate concepts, and refine functionality based on practical feedback.<br>• Monitor live applications, troubleshoot issues across the technology stack, and enhance system stability and performance in production environments.<br>• Produce technical documentation, architectural guidance, and transition materials that enable client teams to support and expand delivered solutions.<br>• Establish reusable development patterns, deployment methods, and engineering assets that improve efficiency across future engagements.
We are looking for a skilled Sr. Software Engineer to join a dynamic team within the real estate and property industry. In this contract-to-permanent position, you will play a key role in building and maintaining custom web applications that drive operational efficiency across the organization. This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, and offers a hybrid work environment with three days onsite per week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, develop, test, and deploy full stack web applications using React and .NET technologies.<br>• Own the architecture, scalability, and maintainability of internal applications to ensure long-term performance.<br>• Build and integrate APIs, connecting front-end, back-end, and database layers seamlessly.<br>• Troubleshoot and enhance existing applications to improve functionality and user experience.<br>• Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to align applications with the organization's data platform.<br>• Write clean, secure, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.<br>• Conduct code reviews and participate in deployment processes to maintain high-quality standards.<br>• Provide production support and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.<br>• Contribute to data-related tasks such as SQL queries, basic data modeling, and collaborating on analytics projects.
<p>We are looking for an experienced IT Security Engineer – Zscaler Specialist to support and strengthen enterprise cloud security operations in Chicago, IL. This Long-term Contract position focuses on administering and enhancing Zscaler-based security services while helping maintain a reliable, scalable, and well-governed security environment. The role will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate requirements, resolve technical issues, and improve secure access, web protection, and data safeguarding capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer and optimize Zscaler security platforms to support secure, high-performing access across cloud and enterprise environments.</p><p>• Investigate configuration issues, analyze service behavior, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable security operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to align security controls with business needs and technical requirements.</p><p>• Support secure web access, zero trust connectivity, firewall policy coordination, and data protection initiatives across the environment.</p><p>• Conduct reviews of existing processes and technical documentation to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and strengthen operational consistency.</p><p>• Translate business and security needs into clear technical requirements, user stories, and actionable implementation plans in Agile delivery settings.</p><p>• Participate in troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and service improvement activities to reduce risk and enhance platform performance.</p><p>• Assist with documentation updates, control validation, and ongoing analysis related to security changes, policies, and operational procedures.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our team on a contract basis. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently while collaborating effectively with team members when needed. If you have expertise in Ruby on Rails, RESTful APIs, and a strong background in software development, we invite you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, edit, and maintain code using Ruby on Rails to create robust and scalable applications.</p><p>• Access and integrate third-party services server-side through RESTful APIs.</p><p>• Design and implement new Ruby gems or enhance existing ones to optimize functionality.</p><p>• Utilize Backstage to manage and interact with databases effectively.</p><p>• Validate and debug JavaScript code to ensure quality and performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members remotely to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.</p><p>• Apply knowledge in .NET technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Framework, in relevant scenarios.</p><p>• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to deliver high-quality solutions.</p><p>• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables while adhering to best practices in software development.</p>
We are looking for a Telecom Unified Communications Engineer to support and enhance enterprise communication systems in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on maintaining reliable voice and collaboration services, improving platform performance, and partnering with internal teams and external providers to resolve complex telecom issues. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with unified communications technologies and a proactive approach to modernization, service stability, and end-user support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with carriers and service vendors to investigate outages, troubleshoot service disruptions, and drive issues through to resolution.<br>• Execute software updates, firmware changes, and platform enhancements while following established change control standards.<br>• Lead the planning and delivery of communication system upgrades, replacement efforts, and migration projects that strengthen long-term platform reliability.<br>• Monitor system health, conduct validation testing, and tune performance to maintain a high-quality user experience across voice and collaboration services.<br>• Manage and resolve user-submitted support tickets related to telecom tools, voice services, and unified communications platforms.<br>• Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures to protect critical communication components and support business continuity.<br>• Evaluate new telecom products and services through technical review, testing, implementation support, and detailed documentation.<br>• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor telecom hardware and software, including solutions that connect voice and data services with business applications.<br>• Administer collaboration and communication platforms such as Webex, Calabrio, Cisco Unity, Cisco Emergency Responder, RedSky, and 2Ring.<br>• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to provide escalated support for critical incidents and assist with additional infrastructure-related tasks as needed.
<p>We are looking for an experienced macOS expert with extensive knowledge of JAMF and enterprise identity frameworks to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will lead efforts to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in macOS device enrollment, identity management, and migration workflows. This position is based in Downers Grove, Illinois, and offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Diagnose and resolve macOS migration failures from Jamf to Intune, ensuring seamless device enrollment.</p><p>• Address issues related to enrollment notifications and reassignment workflows for macOS devices.</p><p>• Repair and optimize enrollment profiles, device tokens, and Apple–Intune handshake processes.</p><p>• Analyze and fix identity enforcement failures on macOS devices integrated with Intune.</p><p>• Ensure proper synchronization between Entra ID credentials and Okta integration at login.</p><p>• Develop compliant identity workflows that align with enterprise security standards and policies.</p><p>• Provide technical expertise and guidance to engineering teams working with Intune, Jamf, and identity platforms.</p><p>• Collaborate with Microsoft and Apple Enterprise Support to escalate and resolve complex technical challenges.</p><p>• Create detailed documentation of migration steps, troubleshooting processes, and best practices.</p><p>• Architect solutions to prevent conflicts between Apple-required local accounts and Zero Trust models.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced UKG Solutions Architect to support a Financial Services organization. This long-term, part-time contract opportunity (15–30 hours per week) is well suited for a technical specialist who can bridge architecture, development, and functional collaboration while helping internal teams move key initiatives forward efficiently. The role requires strong expertise in UKG Pro, integrations, API development, and technical documentation, along with the ability to partner closely with stakeholders during standard business hours.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with internal functional and technical stakeholders to design scalable UKG Pro solutions that accelerate project delivery.</p><p>• Create clear technical documentation, including process maps, data flow diagrams, and architecture overviews for ongoing initiatives.</p><p>• Lead the technical approach for integrations and system customizations, ensuring solutions align with business and platform requirements.</p><p>• Develop and support APIs and related endpoints within the UKG Pro environment to enable reliable data exchange.</p><p>• Analyze application and enterprise integration needs and recommend effective design patterns for connected systems.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance during requirements discussions and translate business needs into practical solution designs.</p><p>• Support configuration and change activities by evaluating impacts across workflows, data movement, and dependent applications.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders for approximately 20 to 30 hours per week, including availability during the workday for key working sessions</p>