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6 results for Security Architect in Rosemont, IL

IT Security Specialist

Deerfield, IL
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Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an IT Security Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Deerfield, Illinois on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will help strengthen day-to-day cyber defense operations by supporting threat monitoring, incident handling, user security education, and risk reduction across endpoints and identities. The position works closely with internal technology teams and external security partners to improve visibility, response effectiveness, and overall protection of the environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate with a managed detection and response partner to support continuous security monitoring and timely investigation of suspicious activity. • Review, assess, and escalate security events within SIEM and related security platforms, helping drive efficient triage and follow-up actions. • Participate in cyber incident response efforts by assisting with investigation, containment steps, corrective actions, and post-event tracking. • Refine detection logic, alert thresholds, and response workflows to improve the quality and effectiveness of security operations. • Contribute to organization-wide security awareness efforts by supporting phishing exercises, educational content, and user-focused communications. • Analyze vulnerability scan findings, help rank remediation priorities based on business risk, and monitor closure progress with technical teams. • Support identity and access security activities in Microsoft Entra ID, including access reviews, role-based permissions, and governance practices. • Assist with endpoint protection operations by monitoring tools such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOne and helping resolve endpoint-related threats. • Use endpoint management technologies such as Microsoft Intune and Group Policy to apply security baselines, review configurations, and strengthen device hardening standards.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Systems Engineer

Glenview, IL
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Temporary / Contract
55 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support and enhance a complex enterprise infrastructure environment in Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for a hands-on specialist who can manage core Microsoft, virtualization, and cloud technologies while maintaining stability, security, and operational efficiency. The role will focus on Windows systems engineering, hybrid identity administration, platform upgrades, and infrastructure automation across on-premises and Azure environments. Responsibilities: • Administer and improve enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance, security, and alignment with operational standards. • Lead VMware vSphere lifecycle activities, including environment assessments, version upgrades, and workload movement to alternate hypervisor platforms when required. • Manage Active Directory in complex multi-forest environments, including organizational unit structure, delegated administration, trust design, Kerberos policy configuration, and directory cleanup efforts. • Support Azure infrastructure services by handling IaaS resources, hybrid connectivity, identity integration, backup operations, and subscription-level administration. • Oversee enterprise messaging and endpoint management platforms such as Exchange and SCCM, maintaining service availability and supporting ongoing enhancements. • Provision and maintain NetApp storage resources, administer datastores, and coordinate storage integration with virtualized environments. • Develop and maintain production-quality PowerShell scripts to automate routine administration, streamline operational tasks, and improve consistency. • Execute infrastructure changes within established ITSM and change control frameworks, documenting implementation steps, risks, and validation outcomes. • Contribute to technical documentation and runbook development, including the effective use of AI-based tools to accelerate knowledge capture and operational readiness.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Data Security Analyst

Chicago, IL
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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. Responsibilities: • Investigate and resolve complex email security and delivery issues, including routing failures, encryption challenges, quarantine events, and user-reported security concerns. • Review dashboards, system logs, and alert activity to identify and respond to phishing attempts, malware incidents, spoofing, and impersonation threats. • Administer and optimize Proofpoint Essentials and related integrations to maintain strong protection across the messaging environment. • Configure and maintain email security controls, including encryption settings, policy rules, and quarantine management processes. • Lead initiatives involving Proofpoint enhancements, platform updates, and rollout of new security capabilities. • Develop clear guidance and training materials for IT teams and end users on secure email practices and available protection tools. • Support security awareness efforts by helping manage phishing simulation activities and user education programs. • Collaborate with broader security operations by connecting email security insights with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools where applicable.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Network Engineer

Schaumburg, IL
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Temporary / Contract
71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Administer and enhance network security platforms using Fortinet solutions, including firewall, endpoint access, and analytics tools. • Manage Aruba-based switching, wireless, and centralized management environments to maintain reliable campus and branch connectivity. • Plan and execute secure connectivity updates, including IPsec-related changes, pilot deployments, and production implementations. • Integrate network and security systems with identity services such as Active Directory and Entra ID to support controlled access. • Oversee certificate usage and lifecycle processes to help maintain trusted authentication across network services. • Monitor logs, generate operational reporting, and troubleshoot issues spanning firewalls, routing, wireless, and security infrastructure. • Create and maintain technical documentation, including standard procedures, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials. • Collaborate with technical teams to support cloud-managed networking and security platforms while improving performance and resilience.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Network Engineer

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support and enhance enterprise networking operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on building reliable, secure connectivity across on-premises and cloud-based environments while improving visibility, automation, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced support setting and will bring strong technical depth across routing, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and network monitoring. MUST HAVE SOLAR WINDS EXPERIENCE. Responsibilities:• Design and deploy scalable network solutions across campus, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud environments to meet business and operational needs.• Maintain and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor infrastructure, resolving incidents and service requests within a high-volume, ticket-driven support model.• Strengthen network security by addressing vulnerabilities, coordinating remediation activities, and applying secure configuration standards across network platforms.• Administer and optimize routing, switching, and perimeter security technologies, including Cisco routers, Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto firewalls.• Configure and support dynamic routing protocols such as BGP to ensure resilient and efficient connectivity between internal and external networks.• Develop scripts and automation tools that streamline repetitive operational tasks, improve consistency, and reduce manual intervention.• Implement monitoring and observability capabilities that provide actionable insight into network health, performance, and service availability.• Partner with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure improvements, document technical designs, and advance network operational maturity.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

EntraID Engineer

Evanston, IL
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an EntraID Engineer to support identity and access management initiatives for a long-term contract opportunity based in Evanston, Illinois. This role will partner closely with security operations and application stakeholders to strengthen authentication, access governance, and integration across Microsoft 365 services such as Teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with conditional access configuration, directory services, and modern application development technologies in a collaborative enterprise environment. Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain Entra ID solutions that support secure user access across enterprise platforms and cloud services. • Develop and manage conditional access policies to align authentication controls with organizational security requirements. • Collaborate with the SecOps team to investigate access-related risks, improve identity protection measures, and support ongoing security initiatives. • Configure and support integrations between Entra ID and Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams and related collaboration tools. • Assist with Active Directory migration activities by helping align identity infrastructure, access models, and user provisioning processes. • Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and directory synchronization issues to maintain reliable access for end users and internal teams. • Contribute to technical solutions that may involve C#, .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and React.js within identity-enabled application environments.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z