Round Lake, IL

Cybersecurity Jobs in Round Lake, IL

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5d ago

Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation Remote 🇺🇸 Remote

Remote

5d ago

$50 - $100/hr Contract Ai Security Content Artificial Intelligence Security Evaluation Information Security

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Job Description

Work fully remote and help train AI chatbots for cybersecurity by reviewing AI-generated security content and working security-focused technical problems. This contract opportunity is supported by flexible scheduling, hourly pay through DataAnnotation’s platform, and the chance to directly influence how future AI security models are built.

Location: Illinois (remote)

Compensation: USD 50 to 100 per hour (hourly, paid via DataAnnotation’s platform)

Job type: Contract

What you’ll do

Evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity content, including threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques, with an emphasis on real-world accuracy and validity.
Design and solve security-focused technical problems that are used to train AI systems.
Write clear technical explanations and security-relevant code to support training and evaluation needs.
Provide feedback that helps shape the next generation of AI models for cybersecurity use cases.

What you bring

2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or related work, including government or military cyber operations.
Some coding experience and comfort working with and patching a codebase.
Fluency in English (native or bilingual) with strong writing skills.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certifications are a plus, for example OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, or similar.

Remote flexibility and compensation

Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Flexible schedule: select which projects you take on and when you work, using your own computer from home.
Competitive hourly pay: USD 50 to 100 per hour.
Higher bonus rates available for certain projects.
Impact: contribute to AI technologies built for cybersecurity by improving training content and feedback quality.

Contracting details

Payment method: PayPal.
No payment required: DataAnnotation will never ask you for money.
Eligibility: this role is available to those in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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6d ago

Cybersecurity Technical Writer - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation Round Lake, IL 🇺🇸 Remote

Round Lake, IL

6d ago

$50 - $100/hr Contract Adversarial Ai Security Adversarial Ai Security Evaluation Ai Training

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Job Description

Help train cybersecurity-focused AI chatbots by reviewing AI-generated outputs and improving the quality of security guidance.

Responsibilities

Assess AI-produced cybersecurity content for real-world accuracy and validity, including threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques
Create and solve security-oriented technical problems used to train AI systems
Produce clear technical explanations and security-relevant code
Provide feedback that directly influences the next iteration of AI security models

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in roles such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or adjacent work
Experience may include government or military cyber operations
Some coding experience required; ability to navigate and patch a codebase is important
English fluency (native or bilingual) with strong writing skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Certifications are a plus (examples: OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, and similar)

Contract Details

Job type: contract
Location: Illinois (remote)
Compensation: $50 to $100 USD per hour
Availability: paid hourly work available after a short assessment

Benefits

Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
Flexible schedule: select which projects to take on and when you work, using your own computer
Competitive pay: projects paid hourly at $50 to $100 USD
Higher bonus rates may be available for certain projects
Impact: contribute to cybersecurity-focused AI technologies

Additional Notes

Payment is made via PayPal
DataAnnotation will never ask for any money
Role is limited to applicants in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand

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7d ago

Cybersecurity & SecOps Analyst

Alvaria Inc Round Lake, IL 🇺🇸 Remote

Round Lake, IL

7d ago

$80k - $90k/yr Full time Cybersecurity Tools Endpoint Security Identity and Access Management

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Job Description

Illinois (remote day shift) role with Alvaria Inc offering USD 80,000 - 90,000 annually. In this position, you will own day-to-day internal security operations and SaaS posture management, partnering closely with a 24/7 MDR provider while coordinating escalations and strengthening automation across cloud identity and productivity workflows.

What you will help improve

SecOps operations that stay lean through continuous automation of routine validation and reduction of false positives.
Cloud identity and SaaS security posture via ongoing reviews of security portals, threat hunting outputs, and endpoint/XDR coverage status for a remote workforce.
Faster, cleaner investigations by integrating security alerts into internal communication channels and centralized IT ticketing systems.
Audit-ready documentation by collecting and packaging evidence logs that support SOC 2 compliance frameworks and internal audits.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary internal point of contact and liaison for the company’s 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provider.
Own the internal response and coordination workflow when the external security partner escalates a validated, high-severity threat.
Review managed security portals, threat hunting reports, and endpoint/XDR coverage status across the remote workforce.
Manage technical integration of security alerts into team communication channels and centralized IT ticketing platforms.
Perform daily triage and manual investigation of cloud productivity suite signals, access logs, and application-layer telemetry not fully covered by external tools.
Conduct internal reviews of cloud administrative changes, OAuth tokens, third-party application integrations, and access exceptions.
Work with IT to enforce identity policies, MFA compliance, and conditional access rules.
Identify repetitive manual triage steps and build low-code/no-code automated playbooks (for example, verification workflows for anomalous user login activity).
Build and maintain automated ticketing workflows that track security issues from discovery to remediation.
Gather and package evidence logs from endpoint managers, identity providers, and ticketing systems to support SOC 2 frameworks and internal audits.
Maintain clear documentation on incident playbooks, approved user exceptions, and internal security standards.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, systems administration, or a dedicated IT Support role with heavy security duties.
Hands-on experience managing centralized Endpoint Management and XDR platforms, including endpoint health, deployment compliance, and alert viewing.
Strong baseline proficiency with enterprise Cloud Productivity Suite Administration, including security center settings, audit logs, and identity configurations.
Workflow logic capability, such as setting up conditional logic, API webhooks, or using low-code/no-code automation to connect platforms.
Exceptional communication skills for clear, empathetic interfaces with internal remote employees during investigations.

Technologies

MDR
XDR
OAuth
MFA
API webhooks
Low-code/no-code automation
ITSM
SOC 2

Preferred qualifications

Prior experience in a remote SaaS or cloud-native company.
Basic scripting awareness, such as interacting with APIs or formatting data outputs.
Experience participating in or gathering evidence for formal compliance windows, such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
Foundational, industry-standard security certifications demonstrating operational fundamentals.

Key skills

Managed Security Service (MSSP/MDR) Vendor Coordination
Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Incident Coordination & Containment
Low-Code Automation / API Integrations
IT Service Management (ITSM) & Ticket Lifecycle Management
Compliance Audit Evidence Collection

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13d ago

Information Security Analyst

UChicago Medicine Round Lake, IL 🇺🇸 Remote

Round Lake, IL

13d ago

Full time Cql Cybersecurity Tools Data Analysis

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Job Description

The Information Security Analyst role is a remote position within UChicago Medicine's Information Security department in Illinois. The analyst will monitor and respond to security events, participate in incident response on on-call rotations, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of SOC workflows and documentation.

Responsibilities

Assist with incident response, triage, and investigations for security events such as malware incidents, phishing campaigns, threats, and related activity.
Utilize threat intelligence and internal knowledge to proactively hunt for active threats and indicators of malicious activity.
Prepare incident reports, threat assessments, and security operation documentation for stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations playbooks, documentation, trends, and lessons learned from incidents in collaboration with the Security Operations team.
Coordinate eDiscovery requests and Insider Threat investigations in partnership with Privacy, Legal, and HR teams.
Support Threat Hunting and Intelligence efforts, participate in detection development, automation initiatives, and SOC AI workflows.
Investigate and respond to email-based threats such as phishing, business email compromise, malware delivery, and account takeover.
Monitor the Security Operations service and the incident queue to ensure timely handling.
Join the on-call rotation and respond to critical security events as required.

Requirements

BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent education with relevant training or work experience.
Four years of security experience, or an equivalent combination of training and education.
Strong knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture.
Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms and query languages, including Yara-L, CQL, and SPL.
Solid understanding of network security fundamentals, Network Detection and Response (NDR), intrusion detection, incident detection/response, malware analysis, cyber forensics, SIEM concepts, and security best practices; additional duties as assigned.
Scripting or programming skills preferred, with experience in Python, PowerShell, or Go.
Demonstrated service orientation with strong verbal, written, and reporting abilities.
High integrity and sound judgment regarding security and privacy.

Technologies

Key tools and languages: Yara-L, CQL, SPL, Python, PowerShell, Go, SIEM

Position Details

Job Type / FTE: Full Time, 1.0 FTE
Shift: Day
Location: Remote
Unit / Department: Information Security
CBA Code: Non-Union

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13d ago

Information Security Engineer – Security Automation and Response

UChicago Medicine Round Lake, IL 🇺🇸 Remote

Round Lake, IL

13d ago

Full time Cql Cybersecurity Tools Engineer

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Job Description

Remote Information Security Engineer – Security Automation and Response at UChicago Medicine, based in Illinois with remote work options.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain SOAR playbooks to automate routine security tasks such as alert triage, threat investigation, and incident response, leveraging SOAR platforms, Python, and API integrations.
Apply expertise in threat detection development, automate SOAR development processes, and contribute to incident response workflows.
Collaborate with the Information Security Operations Manager to advance Security Operations capabilities through AI-driven initiatives.
Investigate malware activity, intrusions, unauthorized access, and data infiltration and exfiltration events.
Examine logs, memory captures, disk images, and network captures to define attack scope and impact.
Stay informed on evolving cyber threats and standard SOC practices to continuously enhance Security Operations Center capabilities.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM) platforms and query languages such as Yara-L, CQL, SPL, and related tooling.
Participate in Purple Team activities to strengthen defensive and offensive testing cycles.
Join the on-call rotation and respond to critical security events as needed.

Requirements

BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training, or work experience.
Five years of security experience or equivalent combination of training and education.
Knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in SOAR playbook development.
Scripting or programming skills required (Python, PowerShell, Go, etc.).
Experience in Incident Response and Threat investigation.
Experience in Threat detection.
Understanding of logging systems.
Security related certifications are preferred (GIAC, CISSP).

Technologies

SOAR
Python
API integrations
Yara-L
CQL
SPL
PowerShell
Go
SIEM

Essential Job Functions

Develop, implement, and maintain SOAR playbooks to automate repetitive security tasks, such as alert triage, threat investigation, and incident response, using tools like SOAR, Python, and API integrations.
Leverage knowledge of threat detection development, automation of SOAR development, and Incident Response to drive security outcomes.
Support initiatives with the Information Security Operations Manager to enhance Security Operations capabilities using AI.
Investigate malware, intrusions, unauthorized access, and data infiltration and exfiltration events.
Analyze logs, memory, disk images, and network captures to determine attack scope and impact.
Stay informed on cyber threats and standard SOC processes to continuously improve Security Operations Center capabilities.
Maintain strong proficiency with SIEM platforms and query languages (Yara-L, CQL, SPL, etc.).
Participate in Purple Team activities.
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical security events.

Required Qualifications

BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training, or work experience.
Five years of security experience, or equivalent training and education.
Knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in SOAR playbook development.
Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Go, etc.) required.
Experience in Incident Response and Threat investigation.
Experience in Threat detection.
Understanding of logging systems.
Security related certifications are preferred (GIAC, CISSP).

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Day
Location: Remote
Unit/Department: Information Security
CBA Code: Non-Union

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14d ago

FedRAMP Cybersecurity Analyst (Junior)

Motorola Solutions Round Lake, IL 🇺🇸 Remote

Round Lake, IL

14d ago

$75k - $85k/yr Full time Cybersecurity Tools Facilities Management Fedramp

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Job Description

Join a global, close knit team focused on keeping people safe. This remote role in Illinois offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits slate designed to support your growth in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Incentive bonus plans
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K with company match
10 paid holidays
Generous paid time off packages
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid parental and family leave
and more

Responsibilities

Engage directly with clients through verbal interviews to support assessments, understand needs, and provide effective solutions
Analyze cybersecurity documentation, collect evidence, conduct interviews and tests to evaluate compliance with FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP
Develop scripts and apply scripting to automate repetitive tasks, improving efficiency in assessments, reporting, and evidence collection
Conduct system and network vulnerability scanning and analysis using Nessus/ACAS, SCC, and DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer
Prepare clear, accurate reports and documentation, emphasizing automation in analysis and report generation
Work independently or as part of a client delivery team in a fast paced, remote environment
Travel up to 25% for client engagements as required

Requirements

Strong verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly in person and by phone
Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST RMF, and NIST SP 800-series publications
Demonstrable scripting skills in at least one language such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Beginner knowledge of testing tools including Nessus/ACAS, SCC, and DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer
Strong organizational, planning, and attention to detail abilities
Self motivated with a strong technical aptitude
Must obtain a FedRAMP required (A2LA R311) industry certification within 3 months

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of experience performing or participating in FISMA based security Assessment and Authorization activities
Experience creating and maintaining scripts for cybersecurity tools and processes, such as vulnerability scanning or compliance checks
Proficiency conducting technical assessments using tools like Nessus, DB Protect, Acunetix, and ACAS for DoD
Ability to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks through formal assessment activities
Experience and knowledge in security engineering, secure architecture development, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, applied cryptography, and application security

Technical Certifications

CCNA Security
CCNA Cyber Ops
CySA+
GCIH
GSNA
GCIA
CISA
CISSP or Associate
CSSLP
CISSO
CFR
CASP+ CE
Cloud+
GICSP
SCYBER

Technologies

Python
PowerShell
Bash
Nessus
ACAS
SCC
DISA STIGs
STIG Viewer

Basic Requirements

High school diploma, technical certifications, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, or related field
U S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance as required by government customers

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30d ago

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation Round Lake, IL 🇺🇸 Remote

Round Lake, IL

30d ago Closed

$50 - $100/hr Full time Ai Security Ai Trainer Ai Training

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 14, 2026).

Job Description

DataAnnotation is seeking a Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) - AI Trainer to help train AI models by evaluating AI generated security content and solving security problems. This fully remote role offers flexible scheduling and the chance to influence AI security outcomes from Illinois-based work.

Benefits

Fully remote work from locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Flexible schedule that lets you choose projects and working hours from your own setup.
Competitive hourly compensation, with rates between $50 and $100 per hour, plus opportunities for higher bonuses on select projects.
Impactful work that helps shape the future of AI technologies used in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

Evaluate AI generated cybersecurity content for real world accuracy, covering threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques.
Design and solve security focused technical challenges used to train AI systems.
Write clear technical explanations and security related code.
Provide feedback that informs the next generation of AI security models.

Requirements

2+ years of hands on experience in a cybersecurity role such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or related fields, including government or military cyber operations.
Some coding experience required; comfortable navigating and patching a codebase.
Fluency in English (native or bilingual) with strong writing skills.
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Cybersecurity certifications are a plus (for example OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, and similar).

Notes

Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for money from you. This position is available to residents of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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