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8 results for Security Architect in Chicago, IL

Security Manager

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Security Manager to lead security compliance and risk oversight for a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a leader who can guide control assessments, strengthen governance practices, and support audit readiness across a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will combine hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks with the ability to manage teams, advise stakeholders, and improve security program maturity. Responsibilities: • Lead security governance and compliance activities, including oversight of IT general controls and alignment with established regulatory and organizational standards. • Direct and develop a team of security professionals, setting priorities, reviewing performance, and ensuring consistent execution across core security initiatives. • Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to coordinate assessments, address findings, and maintain readiness for recurring audit activity. • Evaluate enterprise and third-party risk exposures, recommend mitigation strategies, and help strengthen risk management practices across the organization. • Support the advancement of security programs by assessing control maturity, identifying gaps, and driving practical improvements in policy, process, and oversight. • Provide guidance on industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FedRAMP to help align security operations with broader compliance objectives. • Collaborate with technical teams across cybersecurity, application security, network security, and SIEM functions to ensure controls are appropriately designed and monitored. • Contribute to emerging governance initiatives, including areas related to AI risk and oversight, where applicable.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Naperville, IL
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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

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.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Risk Assurance Specialist

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary to Hire
66.5 - 77 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Risk Assurance Specialist to support risk, compliance, and assurance activities for a growing organization. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with a strong background in IT risk, internal audit, or compliance who can evaluate exposures, guide remediation efforts, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders. The role will work across control, audit, and risk processes to help strengthen governance practices and improve how issues are identified, tracked, and resolved. Responsibilities: • Assess and document technology and operational risks, then help prioritize response actions based on business impact and residual exposure. • Oversee the lifecycle of findings and corrective actions by coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring progress, and driving timely closure of remediation items. • Maintain and update risk, control, and issue records within governance or risk management platforms to support accurate tracking and reporting. • Analyze results from audits, control reviews, and compliance activities to identify trends, highlight concerns, and recommend practical improvements. • Prepare dashboards, metrics, and status summaries that communicate risk posture and remediation progress to management and governance groups. • Support control and assurance activities by aligning documentation and testing practices with established risk and control frameworks. • Contribute to process enhancements that improve the efficiency and consistency of risk identification, issue intake, and remediation management. • Partner with teams involved in security, audit, and third-party oversight to consolidate findings and strengthen enterprise risk visibility.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Google SecOps

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
78 - 91 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.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

EntraID Engineer

Evanston, IL
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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. Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain Entra ID solutions that support secure user access across enterprise platforms and cloud services. • Develop and manage conditional access policies to align authentication controls with organizational security requirements. • Collaborate with the SecOps team to investigate access-related risks, improve identity protection measures, and support ongoing security initiatives. • Configure and support integrations between Entra ID and Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams and related collaboration tools. • Assist with Active Directory migration activities by helping align identity infrastructure, access models, and user provisioning processes. • Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and directory synchronization issues to maintain reliable access for end users and internal teams. • Contribute to technical solutions that may involve C#, .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and React.js within identity-enabled application environments.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Firmware Engineer

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
43.5385 - 50.08 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Design and develop embedded firmware using C++ for control systems in industrial environments. • Test, debug, and maintain firmware to ensure optimal performance and reliability. • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement new features and enhance existing functionality. • Work independently to navigate and improve large, established codebases. • Utilize version control systems, such as Git, to manage code changes effectively. • Contribute to platform modernization and extend firmware capabilities for next-generation systems. • Troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to improve system efficiency. • Interact with internal stakeholders, including product owners, to align development efforts with business goals. • Support both legacy and newer firmware platforms, depending on team assignment.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z