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IT Security Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee critical aspects of information security, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding organizational data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong attention to detail and a background in cybersecurity and governance to make a significant impact. Responsibilities: • Manage enterprise user access governance, including conducting regular reviews, assessing risks, and preparing executive reports. • Administer and enhance the organization's third-party risk management program, ensuring effective vendor tiering and risk scoring methodologies. • Lead efforts to align organizational controls and oversee remediation plans for identified security gaps. • Collaborate with finance teams and external auditors to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and ensure evidence readiness. • Evaluate and improve Microsoft tenant security configurations to strengthen the organization's security posture. • Coordinate incident response activities, including facilitating tabletop exercises and compiling after-action reports. • Create and maintain security metrics and dashboards to monitor risk reduction, audit outcomes, and remediation progress. • Develop, update, and refine enterprise security policies and standards to align with best practices. • Offer security expertise to cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to established controls. • Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats, industry best practices, and evolving regulatory requirements.
2026-03-31T17:54:07Z

Google SecOps

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
78.00 - 91.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist with expertise in Google SecOps to join our team in Chicago, IL. This is a long-term contract position, offering an exciting opportunity to develop and implement advanced detection logic and workflows. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening cybersecurity measures and ensuring robust data protection. Responsibilities:• Design and implement custom detection logic and workflows tailored for Google SecOps environments.• Identify and address vulnerabilities in database systems and computer files to ensure security.• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats, providing timely responses to incidents.• Develop and enforce cyber governance policies to maintain compliance with industry standards.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data privacy and security protocols.• Conduct regular security assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of current measures and recommend improvements.• Provide technical expertise in managing and safeguarding sensitive information.• Stay updated on the latest trends in cybersecurity to proactively protect the organization.• Train and support team members in understanding and implementing security best practices.• Prepare detailed reports on security findings and present actionable recommendations.
2026-04-28T19:04:55Z

CIO - Chief Information Officer

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
71.25 - 82.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dynamic Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide strategic leadership and ensure the stability of IT operations for a respected non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position requires an experienced individual with strong attention to detail, adept at managing IT systems, driving ongoing initiatives, and fostering collaboration across teams. The role demands a proactive approach to maintaining service quality, improving cybersecurity, and supporting executive leadership. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day IT operations to ensure consistent service delivery and organizational stability. • Manage and lead a team of direct and indirect reports, fostering communication and alignment across departments. • Drive the rollout of a newly implemented Student Information System, ensuring all dependencies are addressed. • Enhance cybersecurity measures and strengthen the organization's overall cyber posture. • Supervise data reporting processes and resolve any existing issues. • Collaborate closely with senior leadership, providing transparent and proactive communication. • Support and mentor the IT team to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities. • Ensure the effective use of PeopleSoft and Ellucian Colleague systems for payroll, academic planning, and other essential functions. • Monitor and adapt to shifting priorities, maintaining composure and flexibility in a fast-paced environment. • Lead ongoing technology initiatives to improve operational efficiency and the student technology experience.
2026-04-17T16:58:44Z

Security Solution Architect - PERM DIRECT HIRE

Davenport, IL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
IT & Security Solution Architect – Security Focus - BANKING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE ONLYLocation: REMOTE / CENTRAL TIME ZOME - MUST WORK CENTRAL TIME ZONE HOURS! EAD, GREEN CARD, OR US CITIZEN NO H1B VISA, NO F1B / NO OPT VISA ***ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WHO HAVE CURRENT BANKING INDUSTRY*****THIS IS A PERFECT FIT for someone who wants to be in a Security Architect LONG-TERM & slowly help to modernize security practices on a small architect team. You will be the Sole Security focused Architect! Financial Services who is in acquisition mode!High Visibility Build Role Join an impactful, high-performing architecture team as our next IT & Security Solution Architect –Security Focus - partnering with the Security team. Join Solution Architecture team but partnered with the Security team, in data security, and infrastructure architecture, and helping to connect security solutions.We’re assembling an elite, remote Solution Architect team to modernize / formalize Solution Architecture →1 platform in a company that’s been a dominant success for 25 years. Think growth energy + enterprise stability + full executive sponsorship to modernize architecture.Your impact: You will help us mature our architectural approachBuild secure, scalable architectures for cloud, apps, & infrastructure – working hands-on with modern tools like Azure, Google Cloud, microservices, APIs and service bus.• Turn business needs into actionable designs to drive secure integrations & risk mitigation.• Lead road mapping, solution design, threat modelling, documentation – making sure security is woven in.• Act as a bridge between technical, security, and non-technical stakeholders, translating cybersecurity concepts and controls.• Help shape standards, governance & best practices, collaborating on upgrade & integration of hybrid (cloud/on-prem) systems.****Azure Cloud What Sets You Apart: • Experience across technology and security, especially integrating solution & securing cloud-native environments.• A background in infrastructure or networking is valued; security certification• Financial services experience preferred• Threat modeling, Visio diagrams, secure SDLC (Agile, DevOps), and authentication/data transfer• Strong communication with a transparent approach—you keep colleagues informed and bring back insights from security partners.What Sets This Company Apart is……….Culture Matters Most: Collaboration, empowerment, be ready to listen!• Bachelor’s degree / equivalent experience in IT, engineering, cybersecurity or related field.• 3-5 years’ experience in tech + security architecture/design, with a focus on infrastructure or security domains.• Hands-on experience in cloud native, DevOps, and secure integration patterns.• Security certifications (like CISSP, CCSP, CISM)*** For immediate & confidential consideration, Security Solution Architect, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER, SVP Permanent Placement on LinkedIn, send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. + you may contact me by office: 515-259-6087, AND one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please, cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. **
2026-03-29T21:23:41Z

IT Audit Senior Consultant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 112000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $112,000 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]. Upgrade your cold weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. Job Description<ul><li>Knowledge of</li><li>IT audit methodologies and developing necessary audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.</li><li>Commonly used internal control frameworks, including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, ITIL, etc.</li><li>Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance, in particular the technology implications and requirements.</li><li>Exposure to and/or interest in:</li><li>The latest trends and developments in data and technology, including high-growth topics of cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, privacy, analytics, enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics etc.), disaster recovery, systems development methodologies etc.</li><li>Analytics and technology enablement (automation, AI/ML, intelligent audit tools, and cognitive technologies).</li><li>Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.</li><li>Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network.</li><li>Ability to translate and communicate technology topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives.</li><li>Supervisory experience of teams including mentoring, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.</li><li>Experience performing documentation of findings and summarizing recommendations. </li></ul>
2026-04-06T15:29:03Z

IT Audit Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $140,000 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] The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description<ul><li>Develop the annual IT audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership</li><li>Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with the client to ensure the timely completion of the plan.</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, system implementation life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Develop audit programs and testing procedures in accordance with widely accepted IT auditing and cybersecurity standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, CIS, CSA)</li><li>Manage and monitor the progress of the audit engagement, prioritize the workload of the audit team, and identify and escalate to the Director of Internal Audit any necessary changes to the audit as the engagement progresses</li><li>Draft complete audit reports with minimal oversight that clearly and concisely describe issues identified during the audit engagement</li><li>Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to Global IIA Standards and Internal Audit Department policies and standards</li><li>Deliver reviews and projects on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with IIA Standards</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc.) with other functions</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and the audit client</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives</li><li>Build successful relationships with client management to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote appropriate risk management awareness and mitigation, and provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardization and globalization of processes</li><li>Coach and manage junior staff effectively on assigned audits and projects</li><li>Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback</li><li>Manage special projects as requested by management</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Assist the Director of Internal Audit in developing key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li></ul>
2026-04-17T13:44:04Z

IT Audit Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $140,000 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] The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description<ul><li>Develop the annual IT audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership</li><li>Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with the client to ensure the timely completion of the plan.</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, system implementation life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Develop audit programs and testing procedures in accordance with widely accepted IT auditing and cybersecurity standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, CIS, CSA)</li><li>Manage and monitor the progress of the audit engagement, prioritize the workload of the audit team, and identify and escalate to the Director of Internal Audit any necessary changes to the audit as the engagement progresses</li><li>Draft complete audit reports with minimal oversight that clearly and concisely describe issues identified during the audit engagement</li><li>Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to Global IIA Standards and Internal Audit Department policies and standards</li><li>Deliver reviews and projects on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with IIA Standards</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc.) with other functions</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and the audit client</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives</li><li>Build successful relationships with client management to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote appropriate risk management awareness and mitigation, and provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardization and globalization of processes</li><li>Coach and manage junior staff effectively on assigned audits and projects</li><li>Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback</li><li>Manage special projects as requested by management</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Assist the Director of Internal Audit in developing key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li></ul>
2026-03-30T13:38:45Z

Senior Okta Engineer

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
Overview Robert Half is hiring a Senior Okta Engineer to take ownership of identity and access management capabilities across the organization. This role will focus on modernizing authentication methods, strengthening access controls, and shaping long-term IAM direction while working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead the rollout of passwordless authentication methods, including FIDO2/WebAuthn, biometrics, and device-based credentials</li><li>Develop adaptive authentication approaches that factor in user behavior, location, and risk signals</li><li>Help define and execute a forward-looking IAM strategy, including roadmap planning and ongoing program evolution</li><li>Implement oversight and monitoring of privileged access to reduce risk tied to elevated permissions</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to stay aligned with IAM best practices and emerging technologies</li><li>Produce and maintain clear documentation to support governance, audits, and compliance needs</li><li>Partner with business units to design access workflows, approval processes, and certification/reporting mechanisms</li><li>Refine and improve how user access is granted, updated, and removed across systems</li><li>Support the configuration and day-to-day management of IAM platforms and tools</li><li>Maintain security policies and user-facing guidance, including training materials and completion tracking</li><li>Participate in regular access reviews to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations</li><li>Identify gaps and drive enhancements across IAM processes, controls, and tooling</li></ul>
2026-04-03T18:13:45Z

Systems Administrator

Schaumburg, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
55.00 - 65.00 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance. • Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups. • Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints. • Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization. • Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments. • Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure. • Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar. • Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki). • Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.
2026-04-16T13:18:43Z