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5 results for Security Architect in Chicago, IL

Infrastructure & Security Engineer
  • Naperville, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 148000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Infrastructure Security Engineer</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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>
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Cyber Security Analyst
  • Lisle, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen and support a modern, Microsoft-focused technology environment. This role blends security operations, risk awareness, and end-user support, making it ideal for someone who can investigate threats, improve protective controls, and communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical teams. The successful candidate will help safeguard enterprise systems, customer-facing platforms, and connected third-party services while contributing to a collaborative, service-oriented IT organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor security events across enterprise tools, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate or resolve incidents in a timely manner.</p><p>• Administer and optimize cybersecurity platforms used for threat detection, vulnerability management, identity protection, endpoint defense, and secure access.</p><p>• Partner with IT and business teams to coordinate remediation efforts for vulnerabilities, configuration gaps, and other identified security risks.</p><p>• Support incident response activities by documenting findings, tracking actions, and helping contain and recover from security events.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation, compliance evidence gathering, and security readiness efforts related to internal and external assessments.</p><p>• Provide practical guidance to employees on phishing awareness, secure behavior, and day-to-day cybersecurity best practices.</p><p>• Contribute to support tickets when security expertise is needed, working across service levels to help resolve user and system issues.</p><p>• Review and maintain protections related to firewalls, remote access, email security, and endpoint configurations across the environment.</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
SOC Engineer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to help monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats across enterprise environments. This role is responsible for strengthening security operations, improving detection capabilities, and supporting incident response efforts to protect systems, networks, and data. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in security operations, threat detection, incident investigation, and security tooling. This person is analytical, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in fast-paced environments where timely response and strong judgment are critical.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and applications.</li><li>Investigate suspicious activity, triage alerts, and determine severity, impact, and appropriate response actions.</li><li>Lead or support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.</li><li>Develop, tune, and maintain SIEM use cases, correlation rules, dashboards, and alerting logic.</li><li>Analyze logs and telemetry from multiple security tools to identify threats, anomalies, and indicators of compromise.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, engineering, and IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security controls.</li><li>Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious behavior or hidden risks.</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of SOC processes, playbooks, runbooks, and escalation procedures.</li><li>Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the maturity of security operations practices.</li><li>Recommend improvements to detection engineering, incident handling, and operational workflows.</li><li>Prepare incident reports, metrics, and executive-ready summaries for technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Stay current on emerging threats, attacker techniques, and cybersecurity best practices.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Software Engineer
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep experience in backend Java development and Android application engineering. This role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services while also contributing to Android mobile applications. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering reliable, high-quality software.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.</li><li>Build and enhance Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and maintainability.</li><li>Collaborate with product, business, and engineering stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.</li><li>Develop RESTful APIs and integrations that support mobile and web-based applications.</li><li>Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards.</li><li>Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and sprint planning sessions.</li><li>Perform code reviews and contribute to best practices for software quality, scalability, and security.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, and system performance issues.</li><li>Support deployment activities, testing efforts, and ongoing production maintenance.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across development workflows, tooling, and engineering processes.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Network Engineer
  • Deer Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance a secure, high-performing enterprise network environment in Deer Park, Illinois. This role focuses on maintaining core routing and firewall infrastructure, improving connectivity across the organization, and helping ensure reliable network operations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies and Palo Alto security platforms, along with a solid understanding of dynamic routing protocols.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage, configure, and optimize Cisco routing infrastructure to maintain dependable and efficient network performance.<br>• Administer Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewall environments, including rule updates, security policy enforcement, and ongoing performance review.<br>• Monitor network health, identify connectivity or performance issues, and resolve incidents to reduce downtime and service disruption.<br>• Support Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) configuration and troubleshooting to sustain stable external and internal routing paths.<br>• Implement network changes, upgrades, and improvements while following operational standards and security requirements.<br>• Collaborate with technical teams to evaluate network needs, recommend solutions, and support infrastructure-related projects.<br>• Maintain accurate documentation for network architecture, device configurations, and support procedures.<br>• Participate in troubleshooting complex networking problems across routers, firewalls, and related infrastructure components.
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z