IT Security Specialist V- Security Cloud Architect

Company: Innova
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 20, 2025

Job Description:

Innova Solutions has a Client that is immediately hiring for an IT Security Specialist V- Security Cloud Architect.

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Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Chicago, IL/ Washington, DC (Onsite)
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As an IT Security Specialist V- Security Cloud Architect, you will:
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Job Description:
Come join an exciting team within Global Information Security (GIS). Cyber Security Technology (CST) is a globally distributed team responsible for cyber security innovation and architecture, engineering, solutions and capabilities development, cyber resiliency, access management engineering, data strategy, deployment maintenance, technical project management and information technology security control support. Teammates in this role deliver moderately complex tools and systems that mitigate the risk of malicious cyber-attacks.
Individuals in this role contribute to the protection of system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and secure sensitive data. It is important that those in this role actively create and nurture partnerships with peer teams and identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration. Individuals in this role operate within a structured environment with some oversight but are eager to take initiative and tackle complex problems within one or more security engineering domains. This role may mentor one or more junior team members. They typically have 5+ years of experience in information security technology.
Primary Level of Engagement: Works as a senior contributing member of an initiative, under supervision of an engineering lead.
Primary Interactions: Direct Manager, Engineering Lead, Project Manager, GIS Peers, IT Stakeholders and Internal GIS Customers
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, define, document, and implement security system requirements for AWS and Azure utilizing Wiz.
• Develop and execute test plans and produce quantitative results.
• Leverage broad knowledge of information security technologies, techniques, processes, and prepare to grow that knowledge within one or more security engineering domains.
• Drive complex technical information security projects to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and raise risks or potential vulnerabilities at all stages of the security- engineering process.
• Think outside the box to develop multiple solutions to complex problems.
• Work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders with varying priorities to debate and negotiate paths forward.
• Contribute to existing test suites (integration, regression, and performance), analyze test reports, identify any test issues/errors, and triage the underlying cause.
• Document and communicate required information for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.
• Identify gaps in information security standards adherence and work with appropriate partners to develop plans to close gaps.Required Skills:
  
  • Broad knowledge of information cloud security technologies, techniques and processes and excitement to grow that knowledge within one or more security-engineering domains.
  • Experience with Wiz is a must.
  • AWS OPA, SCP, SecurityHub, Config, EventBridge, SSM, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender a plus.
  • Experience with policy as code, CSPM, cloud/SaaS security management is helpful.
  • Experience at a financial institution is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate (verbal and written) across all levels of the organization, from technical experts to senior executives. Comfortable working with distributed team members using video conferencing, instant..
    
    Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! - Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
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    We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. - - ASK ME HOW.
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    Thank you!
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    Mohit Jain
    mohit.jain1@innovasolutions.com
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    PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
    Pay Range*: $80 - $85 Per Hour
    *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
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    Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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    ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
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    Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
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    Recent Recognitions:
    
    • Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
    • Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
    • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
    • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
    • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
    • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
    • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications -
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      Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws
      
      Benefits: -Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
      
      
      ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: -Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
      
      
      -Recent Recognitions:
      
      • One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
      • ClearlyRated - Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
      • One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
      • Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS
        Innova Solutions -is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. - If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. - Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. - - Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.
        
        
        The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
        
        

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