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6 results for Systems Security Administrator in Naperville, IL

Systems Administrator

Chicago, Illinois
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to support and enhance a cloud-focused infrastructure environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who excels in Microsoft Azure administration, Windows Server support, and identity management while delivering dependable service across distributed teams. The role will focus on maintaining secure, high-performing systems, resolving technical issues, and contributing to infrastructure improvements that strengthen day-to-day operations. Responsibilities: • Oversee the health, availability, and maintenance of Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring cloud resources remain secure, stable, and optimized. • Provision, configure, and manage core Azure components such as virtual machines, storage services, and virtual networks to meet operational needs. • Perform routine administration for Windows Server platforms hosted in Azure, including legacy and current versions used across the environment. • Administer identity and access services through Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Group Policy, including user provisioning and permissions management. • Investigate and resolve infrastructure, operating system, application, and connectivity issues while providing advanced support for escalated service requests and incidents. • Contribute to backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities to help protect systems and support recovery readiness. • Assist with cloud infrastructure initiatives, including modernization efforts and migration-related tasks, as part of broader technology projects. • Create and maintain clear technical documentation, operational procedures, and support materials for infrastructure services. • Participate in on-call support as needed and collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders serving users across multiple time zones. • Identify opportunities to improve monitoring, automation, system performance, and operational processes, including support for PowerShell-based scripting efforts.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Systems Administrator

Deer Park, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support and maintain core IT infrastructure in Deer Park, Illinois. This role focuses on ensuring reliable system performance, managing user access, and providing technical support across a Microsoft-based environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with server administration, desktop support, and virtualization technologies while working effectively in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities: • Administer and maintain Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, and access controls. • Support and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure stability, security, and performance. • Provide technical assistance for Windows 10 endpoints, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues. • Manage and support Dell hardware platforms, coordinating maintenance and addressing infrastructure-related concerns. • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Citrix environments to maintain secure and efficient user access. • Perform routine system updates, patching, and preventative maintenance across servers and workstations. • Investigate system incidents and implement timely resolutions to minimize downtime and business disruption. • Document system configurations, support procedures, and recurring issues to improve operational consistency.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Systems Engineer

Deer Park, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure initiatives in Deer Park, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can manage large Windows-based environments, maintain reliable system performance, and contribute to data center operations in a complex setting. The role requires strong technical depth across server administration, identity services, virtualization, and core infrastructure platforms. Responsibilities: • Lead large-scale Windows server migration efforts, including transitions from VMware environments to Hyper-V across extensive server estates. • Administer and maintain Windows Server platforms, Active Directory services, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, and related enterprise system configurations. • Support deployment, installation, and expansion activities within the data center while helping ensure stable operations and limited service interruption. • Manage and troubleshoot enterprise server hardware, Cisco-based infrastructure components, and Pure Storage solutions within production environments. • Coordinate system cutovers, infrastructure changes, and implementation tasks in partnership with technical teams and project stakeholders. • Investigate and resolve complex system issues by applying structured troubleshooting methods across server, virtualization, and infrastructure layers. • Create and maintain clear technical documentation covering environment configurations, procedures, and project-related updates. • Provide operational support for core Microsoft technologies, including Exchange and Citrix-related environments, as needed within the broader infrastructure landscape.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Naperville, Illinois
onsite
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>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Process & Systems Analyst

Chicago, Illinois
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>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

SOC Engineer

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
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. Key Responsibilities<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