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2 results for Cybersecurity in Chicago, IL

IT Security Specialist

Deerfield, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an IT Security Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Deerfield, Illinois on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will help strengthen day-to-day cyber defense operations by supporting threat monitoring, incident handling, user security education, and risk reduction across endpoints and identities. The position works closely with internal technology teams and external security partners to improve visibility, response effectiveness, and overall protection of the environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate with a managed detection and response partner to support continuous security monitoring and timely investigation of suspicious activity. • Review, assess, and escalate security events within SIEM and related security platforms, helping drive efficient triage and follow-up actions. • Participate in cyber incident response efforts by assisting with investigation, containment steps, corrective actions, and post-event tracking. • Refine detection logic, alert thresholds, and response workflows to improve the quality and effectiveness of security operations. • Contribute to organization-wide security awareness efforts by supporting phishing exercises, educational content, and user-focused communications. • Analyze vulnerability scan findings, help rank remediation priorities based on business risk, and monitor closure progress with technical teams. • Support identity and access security activities in Microsoft Entra ID, including access reviews, role-based permissions, and governance practices. • Assist with endpoint protection operations by monitoring tools such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOne and helping resolve endpoint-related threats. • Use endpoint management technologies such as Microsoft Intune and Group Policy to apply security baselines, review configurations, and strengthen device hardening standards.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Data Security Analyst

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
79.1635 - 91.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Security Analyst to support and strengthen email and messaging security operations for a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on protecting the organization from phishing, malware, impersonation, and other email-borne threats while improving the reliability and security of mail delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Proofpoint, hybrid messaging environments, and user-focused security practices, along with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams. Responsibilities: • Investigate and resolve complex email security and delivery issues, including routing failures, encryption challenges, quarantine events, and user-reported security concerns. • Review dashboards, system logs, and alert activity to identify and respond to phishing attempts, malware incidents, spoofing, and impersonation threats. • Administer and optimize Proofpoint Essentials and related integrations to maintain strong protection across the messaging environment. • Configure and maintain email security controls, including encryption settings, policy rules, and quarantine management processes. • Lead initiatives involving Proofpoint enhancements, platform updates, and rollout of new security capabilities. • Develop clear guidance and training materials for IT teams and end users on secure email practices and available protection tools. • Support security awareness efforts by helping manage phishing simulation activities and user education programs. • Collaborate with broader security operations by connecting email security insights with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools where applicable.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z