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9 results for Systems Security Manager in Northbrook, IL

Security Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead security governance and compliance activities, including oversight of IT general controls and alignment with established regulatory and organizational standards.<br>• Direct and develop a team of security professionals, setting priorities, reviewing performance, and ensuring consistent execution across core security initiatives.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to coordinate assessments, address findings, and maintain readiness for recurring audit activity.<br>• Evaluate enterprise and third-party risk exposures, recommend mitigation strategies, and help strengthen risk management practices across the organization.<br>• Support the advancement of security programs by assessing control maturity, identifying gaps, and driving practical improvements in policy, process, and oversight.<br>• Provide guidance on industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FedRAMP to help align security operations with broader compliance objectives.<br>• Collaborate with technical teams across cybersecurity, application security, network security, and SIEM functions to ensure controls are appropriately designed and monitored.<br>• Contribute to emerging governance initiatives, including areas related to AI risk and oversight, where applicable.
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Systems Administrator
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 55 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the organization&#39;s IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing enterprise systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high performance across a variety of platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance.<br>• Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups.<br>• Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints.<br>• Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization.<br>• Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments.<br>• Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure.<br>• Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar.<br>• Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki).<br>• Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.
  • 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z
SEC Reporting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP&amp;A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
SEC Reporting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000-$150,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new SEC Reporting Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)         The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)         They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)         There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)         The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)         And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>- Supervise key aspects of the SEC and FERC reporting process, including drafting disclosures, processing changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the document, maintaining quarterly list of disclosure items and coordinating with the printer.</p><p>- Interact with Business Units, Controller&#39;s Group, Investor Relations, Treasury, internal and external legal counsel, and the internal and external auditors to accomplish goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange.</p><p>- Research and appropriately apply new accounting pronouncements; benchmark SEC filings from other companies.</p><p>- Complete key financial and disclosure controls to ensure a strong control environment.</p><p>- Assist as appropriate in the supervision of staff accountants, including the review of information prepared to ensure completion of tie-out binders, checklists, etc.</p>
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
Software Engineering Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing support of business-critical applications for a legal organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement, guiding application strategy, improving system quality, and partnering with stakeholders to identify practical technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in software development, vendor collaboration, and application lifecycle management, along with the ability to translate operational needs into scalable systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the evaluation of business needs and technical requirements to determine the best approach for new or enhanced applications.<br>• Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of web, intranet, and enterprise applications across all stages of the software lifecycle.<br>• Partner with attorneys, managers, directors, and other stakeholders to recommend technology solutions that improve workflows and align with organizational goals.<br>• Coordinate work delivered by internal teams, external vendors, and software providers to ensure projects meet quality, timing, and performance expectations.<br>• Direct application implementation efforts, including quality assurance processes, issue resolution, and production readiness activities.<br>• Establish and maintain sound data structures and integration approaches that support efficient information flow across enterprise systems.<br>• Provide senior-level technical guidance to the development team, helping resolve complex design, coding, and integration challenges.<br>• Maintain oversight of the technical direction and long-term roadmap for software products supporting practice and administrative functions.<br>• Contribute directly to development and support work when needed to keep initiatives moving and address priority issues.
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate and resolve complex email security and delivery issues, including routing failures, encryption challenges, quarantine events, and user-reported security concerns.<br>• Review dashboards, system logs, and alert activity to identify and respond to phishing attempts, malware incidents, spoofing, and impersonation threats.<br>• Administer and optimize Proofpoint Essentials and related integrations to maintain strong protection across the messaging environment.<br>• Configure and maintain email security controls, including encryption settings, policy rules, and quarantine management processes.<br>• Lead initiatives involving Proofpoint enhancements, platform updates, and rollout of new security capabilities.<br>• Develop clear guidance and training materials for IT teams and end users on secure email practices and available protection tools.<br>• Support security awareness efforts by helping manage phishing simulation activities and user education programs.<br>• Collaborate with broader security operations by connecting email security insights with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools where applicable.
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
IT Security Engineer – Zscaler Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 63.65 - 73.7 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer and optimize Zscaler security platforms to support secure, high-performing access across cloud and enterprise environments.</p><p>• Investigate configuration issues, analyze service behavior, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable security operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to align security controls with business needs and technical requirements.</p><p>• Support secure web access, zero trust connectivity, firewall policy coordination, and data protection initiatives across the environment.</p><p>• Conduct reviews of existing processes and technical documentation to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and strengthen operational consistency.</p><p>• Translate business and security needs into clear technical requirements, user stories, and actionable implementation plans in Agile delivery settings.</p><p>• Participate in troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and service improvement activities to reduce risk and enhance platform performance.</p><p>• Assist with documentation updates, control validation, and ongoing analysis related to security changes, policies, and operational procedures.</p>
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
Sr Systems Engineer
  • Villa Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr Systems Engineer to support and enhance enterprise infrastructure in Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a technical leader who can resolve complex systems challenges, strengthen security, and improve reliability across cloud and on-premises environments. The role will focus on modernizing core platforms, advancing automation, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, well-governed infrastructure solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary technical resource for diagnosing and resolving advanced infrastructure, platform, and systems-related issues.<br>• Lead the alignment and consolidation of acquired or distributed environments to promote consistency, security, and operational stability.<br>• Create and maintain automation tools and scripts using Python and/or Bash to streamline administration and reduce manual effort.<br>• Manage and improve Microsoft 365, Azure, and related identity services to ensure performance, availability, and effective access management.<br>• Direct infrastructure security efforts by applying hardening standards, addressing vulnerabilities, and improving overall risk posture.<br>• Work closely with application and technology teams to support secure integrations and dependable system connectivity.<br>• Enhance cloud design, backup and recovery capabilities, and data protection practices to strengthen resilience and integrity.<br>• Contribute to audit and regulatory readiness by supporting infrastructure controls tied to compliance programs.<br>• Partner on technology initiatives to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure outcomes across the organization.
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
Infrastructure and Operations Administrator
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Infrastructure and Operations Administrator to support core systems, end-user technology, and enterprise platform administration for a Long-term Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will help maintain a stable and secure IT environment by managing cloud services, directory services, virtual infrastructure, and workstation support. The ideal candidate brings hands-on systems administration experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and a practical approach to improving reliability, security, and day-to-day operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the administration of the Microsoft 365 environment, including account setup, license assignment, and support for Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint services.<br>• Maintain Active Directory by handling employee onboarding and offboarding, updating group memberships, and managing access permissions across systems.<br>• Support VMware vCenter operations through virtual machine deployment, infrastructure monitoring, performance tuning, and issue resolution.<br>• Carry out patching activities for Windows and Linux servers and endpoints to keep systems secure, current, and aligned with compliance expectations.<br>• Deliver hands-on desktop support by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and user access issues in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and deploy workstations for new employees and device replacement initiatives using standardized imaging and configuration procedures.<br>• Track system health and operational performance, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, automate routine tasks, and reduce recurring issues.<br>• Administer Group Policy settings and endpoint configurations to promote consistency, security, and effective device management.<br>• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for system configurations, support procedures, and troubleshooting practices.
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z