We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this hybrid role, based in Chicago, Illinois, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding our systems and network infrastructure against potential threats. This position involves leading incident response activities, mentoring team members, and working with cutting-edge security tools and technologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage incident response efforts, including investigations of malware and other security threats.<br>• Oversee configuration and management of firewall technologies such as Checkpoint and Cisco ASA.<br>• Utilize expertise in Azure environments to implement and maintain robust security measures.<br>• Collaborate with team members to mentor and enhance their technical capabilities.<br>• Write and analyze scripts in Python and PowerShell to support security operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and maintain configuration management processes.<br>• Monitor and respond to potential vulnerabilities across the network.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations for enhancing cyber defense systems.<br>• Work onsite two days per week to support team operations and security initiatives.<br>• Incorporate security clearance requirements into operational activities.
We are looking for an experienced Applications Architect to join our team on a Contract with potential for permanent employment in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will lead the development and modernization of scalable infrastructure for a SaaS platform tailored to the financial publishing industry. This position offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, including the migration of legacy systems to cutting-edge microservices architecture.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and implement a robust, high-throughput request ingestion layer to handle tokenization and redirect services while ensuring low latency and reliability.<br>• Migrate existing workloads into Docker containers and implement autoscaling capabilities using AWS services.<br>• Develop and enforce multi-tenant isolation strategies, including per-client database configurations and rate-limiting mechanisms.<br>• Replace cron-heavy workflows with event-driven or asynchronous processing solutions, such as queues and background workers.<br>• Ensure system resilience to traffic spikes, high database write volumes, and millions of requests through advanced scalability techniques.<br>• Establish operational safeguards, including logging, monitoring, kill switches, and cost controls to ensure system reliability and efficiency.<br>• Modernize the current production stack by transitioning to stateless request handlers and horizontally scalable architectures.<br>• Collaborate with senior developers to transform legacy systems into containerized, autoscaling microservices.<br>• Optimize system performance while maintaining high security standards and protecting against abuse and misuse.<br>• Implement client-isolated environments to support multi-tenant SaaS architecture.
We are looking for an IT Security Specialist to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in managing FedRAMP-compliant environments and hybrid cloud infrastructures while fostering collaboration across departments. As a Contract position with the potential for long-term employment, this opportunity combines technical expertise with stakeholder engagement to drive security initiatives effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Ensure the operation and maintenance of FedRAMP-compliant environments and hybrid cloud systems.<br>• Collaborate across departments to align compliance, security, and operational goals.<br>• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.<br>• Advocate for security programs internally by promoting processes, standards, and their organizational value.<br>• Apply expertise in data privacy, database security, and cybersecurity to safeguard systems.<br>• Support cyber governance initiatives to ensure adherence to industry standards.<br>• Manage computer files and related systems to maintain security and accessibility.<br>• Provide guidance on implementing best practices for FedRAMP compliance.<br>• Proactively identify and address vulnerabilities within hybrid environments.
We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of data systems while working with advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in building efficient data pipelines, managing large datasets, and integrating data processes to support business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines using tools such as Apache Spark and Hadoop.<br>• Optimize ETL processes to ensure efficient extraction, transformation, and loading of data.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and design solutions that align with business goals.<br>• Manage large-scale datasets, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.<br>• Integrate data from various sources using Apache Kafka and other relevant technologies.<br>• Monitor and troubleshoot data systems to identify and resolve performance issues.<br>• Create documentation and provide training on data processes to support team operations.<br>• Conduct regular reviews of data architecture to enhance system functionality.<br>• Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.<br>• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and reporting based on data analytics.
<p>Are you passionate about securing applications and systems while working to counter emerging cybersecurity threats? We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll focus on protecting applications, implementing secure development practices, and working closely with developers and other teams to identify vulnerabilities and design effective security solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain security solutions for web and mobile applications.</li><li>Partner with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the software development lifecycle.</li><li>Perform regular application security audits and compliance reviews.</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies and protocols.</li><li>Investigate and respond to application security incidents and implement countermeasures.</li><li>Stay up-to-date on emerging security technologies and threat trends.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will contribute to transforming existing internal tools into scalable SaaS solutions for the financial publishing industry. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on high-impact systems with real production traffic and aggressive timelines. This is a Contract position with the possibility of becoming permanent.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Transform internal tools into SaaS products designed for external use.<br>• Develop and optimize tokenization and redirect services for high-throughput and low-latency operations.<br>• Refactor legacy systems into modern Node.js services and Dockerized workflows.<br>• Build and maintain multi-tenant architectures, ensuring client isolation and environment segmentation.<br>• Enhance system reliability, performance, and clarity for end-users.<br>• Collaborate with architects to design scalable, microservice-based infrastructures.<br>• Implement solutions capable of handling high traffic volumes and database transactions.<br>• Manage asynchronous processing, including queues and logging for burst traffic.<br>• Ensure system resilience against unexpected user behavior and traffic spikes.<br>• Work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on pragmatic and scalable solutions.
