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IT Security Analyst II

By / October 5, 2026

• Type: Contract
• Job #107473

IT Security Analyst II

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)

Pay Rate: $70-73/hr

Benefits: 401K, PTO, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Analyst II to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and provide security guidance for business and technology projects. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks, recommend security controls, support cloud security initiatives, and help ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk and threat assessments for infrastructure and application projects.
• Provide security consultation and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and recommend security controls for cloud and on-premise environments.
• Collaborate with project teams, architects, and IT leadership to drive security adoption.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
• Support security architecture discussions and security tooling initiatives.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Contribute to incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Monitor emerging security threats, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of information security or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience performing security risk assessments and threat analysis.
• Knowledge of security controls, network security, encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
• Experience supporting cloud security initiatives (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of security policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CCSP, Security+, Network+, PMP, or similar certifications.
• Experience in security consulting or advisory roles.
• Insurance or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Exposure to security architecture reviews and enterprise security programs.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Long-term contract with potential for permanent employment.
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility cybersecurity initiatives.
• Exposure to cloud security, enterprise security architecture, and risk management programs.
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement.

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