Security Analyst - Cloud

Description
Position's Contributions to Work Group:
- Conduct security control compliance reviews for Enterprise IT applications, ensuring alignment with organizational security standards and industry best practices.
- Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms.
- Identify vulnerabilities and provide effective remediation strategies to mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into system and application development lifecycles.
- Utilize tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps for workflow automation, ticketing, and project tracking
Typical task breakdown:
- Review and assessment of architectural artifacts (e.g. architecture diagrams) for compliance to security policy and identification of risks and potential areas of improvement - Collaborate with peer Cybersecurity professional in the assessment of IT solution for security posture
Interaction with team:
- Working with global internal business partners. Will be working with main team of about 8 people and interacting with teams across the business on specific cases.
Skills
AWS, Azure, Design, Visio, Security, Vulnerability, Firewall, Security architecture, Network security
Top Skills Details
AWS,Azure,Design,Visio,Security,Vulnerability,Firewall,Security architecture,Network security
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience Required:
- Associates degree required in IT or related field, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5-7 years of hands-on IT Architect, including 2-3 years in a cybersecurity
- Prior experience/roles include IT Architect, Cloud Architect would be ideal
- Those with P.H.D.'s are likely overqualified
- Persons with prior roles exclusively in Security & Vulnerability Operations, Incident Response, GRC organizations - would not be ideal candidates
(Desired)
- Demonstrated expertise in developing IT solutions utilizing secure enterprise architectures using industry standards such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53/800-171, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls & Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- Prior role as a Network Security Architect/Engineer
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time. Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to document and communicate highly complex technical solutions in an easy to understand manner.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.