Security Engineer

Warrenville, IL, US • Posted 19 days ago • Updated 19 days ago
Contract W2
On-site
$50 - $55/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyber Security
  • virtualization
  • Windows Server
  • virtual machines
  • VMs
  • firewall
  • Cisco FPD
  • GUI
  • hypervisors
  • ESXi
  • Hyper-V
  • Proxmox
  • Networking
  • IP addresses
  • gateways
  • routes
  • SIEM
  • Security Information & Event Management
  • Security Information and Event Management
  • Splunk

Summary

Detailed Job Description:

Title:

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR II

Location:

WARRENVILLE Illinois 60555

Duration:

06 Months

Pay rate:

$50-$55/HR on W2 without PTO (Paid time off).

Work authorization:

/EAD

Shift:

1st

Job ID:

27863

Position Requirements:

  • Must be badged at a nuclear site for Critical Group access (pass drug and background test). This role will be assisting in testing and documenting SIEM hardware, network infrastructure, and software in support of a regulated nuclear environment. Experience with virtualization and Windows Server.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and maintain a small lab in Warrenville.
  • Racking and cabling servers and hardware.
  • Configure virtual machines (VMs) and Windows servers.
  • Use GUI tools to configure firewall rules (Cisco FPD).
  • Support the design and next-generation monitoring systems (STEM) for nuclear plants.

Technical Skills Required

  • Server Skills: RAID configuration, racking, cabling, Windows Server 2019/2022/2025.
  • Virtualization: Configuring VMs on hypervisors like ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox.
  • Networking: Basic understanding of IP addresses, gateways, routes.
  • SIEM Tools: Familiarity with Splunk helpful (not mandatory).
  • Firewall: Basic ability to change rules using GUI; not required to be a Cisco expert.
  • Experience: 3 5 years preferred; degree not required.
  • Hardware Preference: HP servers, Cisco networking equipment.

Work Conditions & Requirements

  • Fully on-site (no remote work initially due to air-gapped lab).
  • Standard business hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (flexible to 7:00 AM 3:30 PM if needed).
  • No overtime expected.
  • Nuclear access requires:
    • Background check and psych evaluation.
    • Drug testing (zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs during/on work).
    • Regular use of nuclear badge (~every 20 days).
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  • Dice Id: 10123373
  • Position Id: 27863--KRN
  • Posted 19 days ago
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