We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support enterprise networking and security initiatives in Schaumburg, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on designing, administering, and optimizing secure network environments across firewall, wireless, and cloud-managed platforms. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can strengthen connectivity, improve visibility, and help deliver infrastructure changes with minimal disruption.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and enhance network security platforms using Fortinet solutions, including firewall, endpoint access, and analytics tools.<br>• Manage Aruba-based switching, wireless, and centralized management environments to maintain reliable campus and branch connectivity.<br>• Plan and execute secure connectivity updates, including IPsec-related changes, pilot deployments, and production implementations.<br>• Integrate network and security systems with identity services such as Active Directory and Entra ID to support controlled access.<br>• Oversee certificate usage and lifecycle processes to help maintain trusted authentication across network services.<br>• Monitor logs, generate operational reporting, and troubleshoot issues spanning firewalls, routing, wireless, and security infrastructure.<br>• Create and maintain technical documentation, including standard procedures, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.<br>• Collaborate with technical teams to support cloud-managed networking and security platforms while improving performance and resilience.
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'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.
<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>
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.