IT Security Specialist III (Security Policy) - Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid Role)

Location : Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid Role)

Employment Type : W2

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented IT Security Specialist III to join our team in a hybrid capacity based in Chicago, IL . This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in Cybersecurity Rules, Regulatory Management , and IT-based Policy Governance Lifecycles . The ideal candidate will be capable of driving policy development, ensuring regulatory alignment, and supporting audit readiness in a highly regulated environment.

Lead the governance, development, implementation, and lifecycle management of security policies across the organization.

• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards and ensure internal security policies align accordingly.
• Conduct capacity planning, risk analysis, and audits to assess the effectiveness of IT security policies.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on security compliance and regulatory best practices .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical SMEs and business stakeholders, to embed compliance into system designs and processes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and presenting evidence of compliance.
• Analyze complex regulatory information and provide actionable insights and solutions.
• Serve as a liaison between legal, compliance, and IT teams , translating requirements into enforceable policies and operational procedures.
• 10+ years of hands-on Pega experience delivering large, complex enterprise solutions
• Strong communication skills for interacting with business and technical teams
• Expertise in Pega 8, Pega PRPC , and Pega PRPC guardrails
• Deep understanding of enterprise class structure, workflows, and design patterns
• Advanced experience with :

Case management, data modeling, integrations, agents, and performance tuning

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Only W2 applicants

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