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Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer

Electronic Systems Inc
Oakbrook Terrace, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

Overview

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox dedicated to staffing solutions, is committed to collaborating closely with our internal clients to fulfill their staffing needs.

 

Our client, in higher education is seeking a Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining the security and efficiency of the Company's IT infrastructure and digital assets, with a particular focus on cloud services (such as Microsoft 365 and Azure), Point of Sale (POS) systems, and cybersecurity. This role demands a blend of expertise in cloud computing, application security, and cybersecurity practices to ensure the protection and optimal performance of IT systems.

Responsibilities

  • Cloud Services Management
    • Administer and optimize cloud environments, primarily focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient operations.
    • Implement and manage cloud-based applications and services, including integrations with on-premises or other cloud systems.
    • Oversee cloud data storage, backup, and recovery processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection standards.
  • POS System Security
    • Ensure the security and integrity of POS systems, implementing cybersecurity measures to protect against threats and unauthorized access.
    • Coordinate with the applications team to ensure that POS systems are seamlessly integrated with cloud services and other IT systems.
    • Monitor and maintain POS software and hardware, including regular updates and patches to address security vulnerabilities.
  • Cybersecurity Implementation and Management
    • Deploy and manage advanced cybersecurity tools and processes to safeguard IT systems and sensitive data.
    • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies.
    • Keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and countermeasures, continuously improving the organization's security posture.
  • Data Protection and Compliance
    • Implement robust data protection strategies, focusing on both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
    • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA and NIST CSF, adapting practices to meet the needs of different environments (cloud, hybrid, on-site).
    • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to data privacy laws and guidelines.
  • Systems Administration
    • Manage and maintain essential IT systems, with a particular focus on cloud-based environments and POS systems.
    • Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
    • Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve complex system issues and optimize performance.
  • User Support and Security Training
    • Provide high-level technical support for cloud and security-related issues.
    • Develop and deliver training and awareness programs focusing on cybersecurity best practices and secure use of cloud services.
  • Project Involvement
    • Actively participate in IT projects, ensuring cloud and cybersecurity considerations are integrated from the outset.
    • Collaborate with various IT teams to align system and security objectives with broader organizational goals.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; or equivalent level of advanced schooling experience
  • 7 years of relevant work experience in IT Infrastructure
  • Familiar with IT Systems & Security concepts, design principles, best practices, standards, and processes
  • Excellent analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills.
  • Ability to represent information in graphical forms including creating data, infrastructure, and topology diagrams, etc.
  • Experience implementing controls for Cybersecurity regulation such as: PCI-DSS, SOX, or CCPA
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, based on business needs.
  • Must be able to work occasional varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

  • Experience with configuration management systems, such as Salt, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
  • Regular work exposure to Python and Git version control
  • Exposure to JSON (arm) and XML
  • Industry Certifications preferred (ITIL, CISSP, Azure, etc.)
  • Working understanding of POS systems architecture

 

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