Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Chicago and revolutionize digital protection! We're urgently seeking skilled professionals ready to tackle cutting-edge threats with daily pay and equity options. This contract role offers immediate impact, competitive compensation, and unparalleled career growth in one of America's tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Implement advanced threat detection protocols and incident response strategies
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical infrastructure
- Develop and maintain robust security frameworks for cloud and hybrid environments
- Lead security audits and compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design principles
- Monitor and analyze security intelligence feeds using SIEM platforms
- Document security policies and procedures for regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with CISSP/CISM or equivalent certification
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and network security architecture
- Proven track record in incident response and threat hunting
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Experience with security automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Splunk)
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration