Overview
Security Administrator Jobs in Chicago, IL at CDW
Title: Security Administrator
Company: CDW
Location: Chicago, IL
Security Administrator – Microsoft Security & Palo Alto Experience
Location: [Remote]
Job Type: Contract to hire
Job Overview
We are seeking a Security Administrator with experience in Microsoft Security solutions, including Azure Sentinel, Intune, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and other Microsoft security technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing security tools, monitoring security threats, and enforcing policies to protect enterprise environments.
Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls or Prisma Access is a plus, as well as broader knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft Security & Identity Management
Monitor, configure, and manage security solutions such as Azure Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender XDR, Intune (Endpoint Security), and Entra ID (Identity & Access Management).
Implement and enforce security policies using Microsoft Security Compliance Manager, Conditional Access Policies, and Microsoft Purview.
Administer Intune for device management, endpoint protection, and application security policies.
Manage and secure Entra ID (Azure AD), including RBAC, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Conditional Access, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Threat Detection, Incident Response, & Compliance
Monitor and respond to security alerts, investigating threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents using Azure Sentinel and Defender for Endpoint.
Conduct security audits and compliance assessments in line with NIST, CIS, and SOC 2 frameworks.
Assist in security awareness training and develop incident response playbooks.
Network & Cloud Security
Manage and configure network security controls, including Palo Alto Firewalls and Prisma Access (preferred but not required).
Secure cloud environments across Azure and Microsoft 365, ensuring compliance with security best practices.
Troubleshoot and enhance firewall policies, VPN access, and Zero Trust security models.
Vulnerability & Endpoint Protection
Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation with tools like Microsoft Defender for Vulnerability Management, Qualys, or Tenable Nessus.
Implement security hardening measures for endpoints, applications, and cloud workloads.
Required Qualifications
Three to five years of experience in security administration, security operations (SOC), or IT security roles.
Strong expertise in Microsoft Security Stack: Azure Sentinel, Intune, Entra ID, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview.
Experience with SIEM solutions and incident response methodologies.
Familiarity with Palo Alto Firewalls or Prisma Access (preferred but not required).
Experience with IAM and Zero Trust security models.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Certifications are a plus:
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity (SC-900, AZ-500, MS-500, MD-102)
Palo Alto Networks PCNSA, PCNSE (if applicable)
CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent
