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9 results for Cybersecurity Engineer 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate with a managed detection and response partner to support continuous security monitoring and timely investigation of suspicious activity.<br>• Review, assess, and escalate security events within SIEM and related security platforms, helping drive efficient triage and follow-up actions.<br>• Participate in cyber incident response efforts by assisting with investigation, containment steps, corrective actions, and post-event tracking.<br>• Refine detection logic, alert thresholds, and response workflows to improve the quality and effectiveness of security operations.<br>• Contribute to organization-wide security awareness efforts by supporting phishing exercises, educational content, and user-focused communications.<br>• Analyze vulnerability scan findings, help rank remediation priorities based on business risk, and monitor closure progress with technical teams.<br>• Support identity and access security activities in Microsoft Entra ID, including access reviews, role-based permissions, and governance practices.<br>• Assist with endpoint protection operations by monitoring tools such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOne and helping resolve endpoint-related threats.<br>• Use endpoint management technologies such as Microsoft Intune and Group Policy to apply security baselines, review configurations, and strengthen device hardening standards.
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate and resolve complex email security and delivery issues, including routing failures, encryption challenges, quarantine events, and user-reported security concerns.<br>• Review dashboards, system logs, and alert activity to identify and respond to phishing attempts, malware incidents, spoofing, and impersonation threats.<br>• Administer and optimize Proofpoint Essentials and related integrations to maintain strong protection across the messaging environment.<br>• Configure and maintain email security controls, including encryption settings, policy rules, and quarantine management processes.<br>• Lead initiatives involving Proofpoint enhancements, platform updates, and rollout of new security capabilities.<br>• Develop clear guidance and training materials for IT teams and end users on secure email practices and available protection tools.<br>• Support security awareness efforts by helping manage phishing simulation activities and user education programs.<br>• Collaborate with broader security operations by connecting email security insights with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools where applicable.
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z
Network Engineer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support and enhance enterprise networking operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on building reliable, secure connectivity across on-premises and cloud-based environments while improving visibility, automation, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced support setting and will bring strong technical depth across routing, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and network monitoring.</p><p><br></p><p>MUST HAVE SOLAR WINDS EXPERIENCE.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and deploy scalable network solutions across campus, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud environments to meet business and operational needs.</p><p>• Maintain and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor infrastructure, resolving incidents and service requests within a high-volume, ticket-driven support model.</p><p>• Strengthen network security by addressing vulnerabilities, coordinating remediation activities, and applying secure configuration standards across network platforms.</p><p>• Administer and optimize routing, switching, and perimeter security technologies, including Cisco routers, Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto firewalls.</p><p>• Configure and support dynamic routing protocols such as BGP to ensure resilient and efficient connectivity between internal and external networks.</p><p>• Develop scripts and automation tools that streamline repetitive operational tasks, improve consistency, and reduce manual intervention.</p><p>• Implement monitoring and observability capabilities that provide actionable insight into network health, performance, and service availability.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure improvements, document technical designs, and advance network operational maturity.</p>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced AI Program Manager to lead enterprise AI and automation initiatives in Lake Forest, Illinois. This role will shape the direction of a digital workforce program, identify high-impact use cases, and guide solutions from initial evaluation through deployment and ongoing optimization. The position partners closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to expand AI adoption, deliver measurable operational value, and assess emerging technologies that support long-term innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the enterprise digital workforce program across intake, prioritization, solution governance, implementation oversight, change enablement, and platform support activities.</p><p>• Partner with business leaders and technical teams to uncover automation and agentic AI opportunities that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen operational outcomes.</p><p>• Design end-to-end AI and automation solution approaches using platforms such as Bedrock, Databricks, and other approved enterprise AI environments.</p><p>• Evaluate the existing automation portfolio and determine whether solutions should be retired, redesigned, or rebuilt to align with modern AI capabilities.</p><p>• Lead adoption efforts for tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Claude Enterprise by creating enablement strategies, user education plans, and engagement programs.</p><p>• Establish and grow a network of AI champions across the organization to encourage practical usage, increase confidence, and accelerate business adoption.</p><p>• Monitor program performance through recurring reporting that tracks participation, outcomes, and business value tied to capacity gains, cost impact, and revenue contribution.</p><p>• Research developing trends in AI and automation, assess enterprise applicability, and run structured pilots that inform future roadmap decisions.</p><p>• Guide and mentor AI Solution Analysts by overseeing process assessments and ensuring documentation and design deliverables meet business and audit standards.</p>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Integration Engineer
  • Clarendon Hills, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Integration Engineer to support enterprise integration and automation efforts across a growing organization. This role works at the intersection of technology and business operations, helping connect platforms, streamline workflows, and improve the reliability of data movement across teams. The position is well suited for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, can balance several priorities at once, and wants to contribute in a lean, fast-moving setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and support connections among internal applications, databases, online commerce systems, and other business-critical platforms to enable dependable information exchange.</p><p>• Develop automated workflows and data movement processes that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort across departments.</p><p>• Monitor integration performance, investigate failures, and resolve pipeline issues to maintain stable system interoperability.</p><p>• Write and maintain database queries used for reporting, operational analysis, and day-to-day business decision support.</p><p>• Identify the root causes of data inconsistencies and correct upstream issues to strengthen overall data quality.</p><p>• Work closely with IT leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance system connectivity and ensure information is accurate and accessible.</p><p>• Manage multiple integration and automation initiatives simultaneously while adapting to changing business needs in an agile environment</p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Network Engineer – Enterprise Wireless
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer – Enterprise Wireless to support and enhance large-scale wireless environments across facilities in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position centers on building secure, dependable, and high-performing connectivity for office, warehouse, distribution, and production settings. The role requires deep hands-on expertise with Cisco wireless platforms, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to partner effectively with internal teams and external vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Own the stability, performance, and day-to-day service quality of enterprise wireless networks across multiple business locations.<br>• Architect, implement, and refine wireless solutions using Cisco Catalyst wireless controllers and access points, Meraki platforms, and Cisco management and assurance tools.<br>• Perform wireless assessments and interpret survey data with tools such as Ekahau or AirMagnet to guide coverage design, channel strategy, capacity planning, and deployment validation.<br>• Investigate RF-related issues, including interference, weak signal conditions, roaming disruptions, and client performance problems, then apply corrective improvements.<br>• Create and maintain wireless design artifacts such as heatmaps, predictive models, technical standards, and configuration documentation for both new and existing sites.<br>• Lead wireless rollout and refresh efforts, including equipment lifecycle upgrades, firmware consistency, and infrastructure standardization.<br>• Track network health through monitoring and assurance platforms, identify trends, and tune the environment to improve reliability and user experience.<br>• Resolve advanced connectivity incidents involving authentication, latency, packet loss, and mobility behavior while acting as a senior escalation point for complex wireless issues.<br>• Establish and uphold wireless security and design standards, including WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, segmentation, and quality-of-service policies for critical applications.<br>• Contribute to automation and operational efficiency initiatives by using APIs, Python, and Ansible to streamline wireless administration and support processes.
  • 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z
Sr. Software Engineer
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 225000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
  • 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.
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing financial services organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys building in a developing data environment, contributing to a modern cloud-based platform, and helping shape the next phase of the team’s capabilities. You will work closely with key data stakeholders in a nimble setting where initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability are highly valued.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and support data workflows that collect, refine, and deliver information across a contemporary cloud ecosystem.<br>• Develop and enhance scalable data pipelines using Python and automated ingestion platforms such as Fivetran or comparable tools.<br>• Model and transform datasets within Snowflake to enable reliable analytics and downstream business intelligence reporting.<br>• Collaborate closely with the data architect to expand and improve the organization’s overall data infrastructure.<br>• Contribute to reporting readiness by preparing curated datasets for visualization tools including Power BI and Sigma.<br>• Monitor pipeline performance and resolve data issues to maintain accuracy, consistency, and dependable delivery.<br>• Assess emerging technologies and recommend practical additions to the data stack as business needs evolve.<br>• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment where priorities can shift and new tooling may be introduced regularly.
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
EntraID Engineer
  • Evanston, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an EntraID Engineer to support identity and access management initiatives for a long-term contract opportunity based in Evanston, Illinois. This role will partner closely with security operations and application stakeholders to strengthen authentication, access governance, and integration across Microsoft 365 services such as Teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with conditional access configuration, directory services, and modern application development technologies in a collaborative enterprise environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, implement, and maintain Entra ID solutions that support secure user access across enterprise platforms and cloud services.<br>• Develop and manage conditional access policies to align authentication controls with organizational security requirements.<br>• Collaborate with the SecOps team to investigate access-related risks, improve identity protection measures, and support ongoing security initiatives.<br>• Configure and support integrations between Entra ID and Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams and related collaboration tools.<br>• Assist with Active Directory migration activities by helping align identity infrastructure, access models, and user provisioning processes.<br>• Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and directory synchronization issues to maintain reliable access for end users and internal teams.<br>• Contribute to technical solutions that may involve C#, .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and React.js within identity-enabled application environments.
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z