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3 results for Cybersecurity in Chicago, IL

Data Security Analyst

Chicago, IL
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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.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

IT Security Engineer – Zscaler Specialist

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
63.65 - 73.7 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Administer and optimize Zscaler security platforms to support secure, high-performing access across cloud and enterprise environments.• Investigate configuration issues, analyze service behavior, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable security operations.• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to align security controls with business needs and technical requirements.• Support secure web access, zero trust connectivity, firewall policy coordination, and data protection initiatives across the environment.• Conduct reviews of existing processes and technical documentation to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and strengthen operational consistency.• Translate business and security needs into clear technical requirements, user stories, and actionable implementation plans in Agile delivery settings.• Participate in troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and service improvement activities to reduce risk and enhance platform performance.• Assist with documentation updates, control validation, and ongoing analysis related to security changes, policies, and operational procedures.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Naperville, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 148000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Engineer to support and secure a hybrid Microsoft environment spanning both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with deep experience across traditional server and network infrastructure, along with responsibility for enterprise security tooling, threat monitoring, and ongoing security operations. The organization is currently in a hybrid state and actively transforming to a more cloud-centric environment, so this individual will play a key role in both day-to-day operational security and longer-term modernization efforts. Based on general knowledge. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and secure core infrastructure, including servers, networks, firewalls, switches, VPNs, and related systems in a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Administer, maintain, and optimize security tools such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, SIEM, email security, identity and access management, and monitoring platforms. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Monitor infrastructure and security events, investigate alerts, respond to incidents, and support remediation efforts. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Partner with infrastructure and leadership teams to strengthen security controls across Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, and related platforms. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support the company’s transition from traditional on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions by helping design and implement secure architectures and best practices. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Perform vulnerability assessments, patch management coordination, system hardening, and access reviews across servers, endpoints, and network devices. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, procedures, and incident response processes. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with compliance, audit readiness, and security improvement initiatives. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure reliable infrastructure performance and effective security coverage. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z