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Cyber Security Specialist

NGTalentTech Group LLC
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support enterprise security operations, threat detection, incident response, and risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring security events, investigating threats, performing vulnerability assessments, and implementing security controls to protect organizational systems, networks, and data.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and threats across enterprise environments.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and coordinate remediation activities.
  • Investigate security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage and support SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, IAM, and other security technologies.
  • Conduct threat hunting, log analysis, and security monitoring activities.
  • Implement and maintain security controls for network, cloud, endpoint, and application environments.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and development teams to strengthen security posture.
  • Support compliance, audit, governance, and regulatory security requirements.
  • Develop security documentation, incident response procedures, and operational playbooks.
  • Assist with identity and access management, privileged access controls, and user security reviews.
  • Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Security Operations.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
  • Experience with Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Threat Hunting, and Security Monitoring.
  • Knowledge of Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, and Identity & Access Management.
  • Experience with security frameworks, compliance standards, and enterprise security practices.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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