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4 results for Systems Security Administrator in Chicago, IL

Systems Administrator

Pleasant Prairie, WI
onsite
Temporary to Hire
43.7 - 50.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support and strengthen a distributed infrastructure environment in Wisconsin. This contract position with permanent potential focuses on keeping network, server, and telephony systems stable, secure, and responsive while delivering high-level technical support to internal users. The role will contribute to day-to-day operations across multiple sites and help improve reliability, protection, and overall system performance. Responsibilities: • Oversee the health and performance of network and telecommunications systems across multiple locations, addressing issues before they disrupt operations. • Investigate and resolve advanced connectivity and infrastructure problems, working with external service providers and hardware vendors when repairs or replacements are needed. • Administer Meraki MX appliances, including secure site-to-site connectivity, to maintain dependable communication between locations. • Provide Tier 3 technical support for complex IT, systems, and telephony incidents while meeting established service expectations. • Install, configure, patch, and upgrade server, network, and end-user hardware and software as part of ongoing infrastructure support. • Manage user access and permissions across core systems to help protect company resources and enforce authorized usage. • Monitor backup processes and recovery readiness to support data protection and business continuity objectives. • Maintain accurate support records, technical documentation, and ticket updates within the help desk platform. • Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure security, resilience, and operational efficiency, and recommend practical enhancements. • Support administration of internal platforms and services, including licensing oversight and changes related to core infrastructure environments.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

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. 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.
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Process & Systems Analyst

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 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]. Job Description:<ul><li>Lead structured Kaizen cycles focused on throughput, quality and risk reduction.</li><li>Apply relevant Process Management tools (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma tools such as VSM (Value Stream Mapping), SIPOC (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer), 5 Whys, Ishikawa).</li><li>Perform process mining and time‑and‑motion analysis.</li><li>Identify root causes of rework, delays, documentation errors and funding bottlenecks.</li><li>Design and develop To‑Be processes including clear role definitions, handoffs, and service-level expectations. As minimum expected is inclusion of RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed), SLAs and control points.</li><li>Analyze and document current (“as-is”) processes across all functions – e.g. origination, credit, operations, funding/treasury, and portfolio management.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies (benchmarking against other countries in the network, against the market), bottlenecks, error drivers, and compliance-related risks.</li><li>Support the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions.</li><li>Serve as the primary process interface between functions (e.g., IT, Risk, Operations, Finance).</li><li>Align process and system requirements with Group standards while ensuring local regulatory and operational needs are met.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on process changes, implementation steps, and responsibilities.</li><li>Translate business requirements into structured change requests for HQ IT teams, or external local providers.</li><li>Define functional requirements, expected outcomes, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.</li><li>Support prioritization of change requests and maintain transparency on timelines and delivery status.</li><li>Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with local teams and document test results.</li><li>Ensure system enhancements support process design, reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Monitor performance of external systems and service quality, maintaining communication and coordination with external providers (if such).</li><li>Translate gaps into OCR (Optical Character Recognition)/RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and workflow opportunities.</li><li>Build business cases with ROI and risk impact.</li><li>Define data quality rules and reporting requirements</li><li>Monitor and supervise process implementation across teams, ensuring adoption and operational consistency.</li><li>Track and manage implementation progress, risks, open issues, and mitigation actions.</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z