IT Security Specialist - Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Washington, DC

IT Security Specialist

Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Washington, DC

(Hybrid : 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)

W2 Candidates Only

We are seeking an experienced and technically sophisticated IT Security Specialist with deep knowledge of Wiz from an architectural and engineering standpoint-not just as an end user. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in modern security operations, cloud-native environments, and advanced detection engineering, combined with leadership capabilities and a strong programming background. You will be a critical player in building secure cloud infrastructures and strengthening detection mechanisms across our environments.

• Design, develop, and manage advanced threat detection use cases and response workflows.
• Lead engineering efforts around Wiz security platform implementation and integration.
• Architect and maintain secure environments across public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Leverage SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk ES, Palo Alto Cortex, Anvilogic, MS Sentinel, Google Chronicle) to enhance visibility and response capabilities.
• Utilize programming knowledge to develop custom security solutions, scripts, and automation tools.
• Engage in threat modeling and detection engineering aligned with modern security best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with security architects, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams.
• Drive incident response activities and integrate threat intelligence into operational workflows.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security best practices using tools like Terraform , CloudFormation , or CDK .
• Maintain secure development workflows in Git-based environments within Agile teams.

3+ years in SIEM and security operations (Splunk ES, Anvilogic, Palo Alto Cortex, CrowdStrike, MS Sentinel, Google Chronicle).

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have) :

Work Authorization : W2 Candidates only

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.