IT Security Specialist

Position : IT Security Specialist Location : Chicago, IL & Denver, CO Duration : 12+ months (W2 contract) Required Skills Relationship management experience Experience operating Web Application Firewall technologies Resource must be able to identify and interpret all forms of HTTP requests Strong Splunk skill set.The security analyst will leverage Splunk to analyze logs and other security events to find targeted attacks against bank applications. Familiarity with web application attacks including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and remote file inclusion. Working knowledge of OSI model 3 through 7 Strong knowledge of common network protocols Ability to work independently on initiatives with little oversight. Motivated and willing to learn. Job Type: Contract Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: North Chicago, IL 60064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Cybersecurity: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person