IT Security Specialist III (Security Policy) - Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid Role)

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid Role)
Employment Type: W2

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented IT Security Specialist III to join our team in a hybrid capacity based in Chicago, IL . This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in Cybersecurity Rules, Regulatory Management , and IT-based Policy Governance Lifecycles . The ideal candidate will be capable of driving policy development, ensuring regulatory alignment, and supporting audit readiness in a highly regulated environment.

Lead the governance, development, implementation, and lifecycle management of security policies across the organization.

• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards and ensure internal security policies align accordingly.

• Conduct capacity planning, risk analysis, and audits to assess the effectiveness of IT security policies.

• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on security compliance and regulatory best practices .

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical SMEs and business stakeholders, to embed compliance into system designs and processes.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and presenting evidence of compliance.

• Analyze complex regulatory information and provide actionable insights and solutions.

• Serve as a liaison between legal, compliance, and IT teams , translating requirements into enforceable policies and operational procedures.

• 10+ years of hands-on Pega experience delivering large, complex enterprise solutions

• Strong communication skills for interacting with business and technical teams

• Expertise in Pega 8, Pega PRPC , and Pega PRPC guardrails

• Deep understanding of enterprise class structure, workflows, and design patterns

• Advanced experience with:

  • Case management, data modeling, integrations, agents, and performance tuning

  • UX/UI design and Pega UI guardrails

  • Pega upgrades, server configurations, and troubleshooting

  • Agile development methodologies

  • High-level estimates and sizing

  • Packaging and deployment

  • Database modeling and SQL query optimization, particularly with Oracle SQL

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

• Pega LSA certification (mandatory)

Desired Skills:

• 3–5 years as a Pega Lead System Architect

• 5–8 years as a Pega System Architect working on multi-tier web applications

• Experience creating frameworks and enterprise-wide applications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Details:

• This role is hybrid — 3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC, 2 days remote

• Only local or nearby candidates will be considered

  Only W2 applicants

  TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.