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IT Security Specialist

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 19, 2026
Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Work directly with stakeholders to design, build, and maintain advanced security automation solutions using Splunk SOAR Responsible for creating robust automation playbooks and custom apps from scratch, ensuring scalability and reliability across enterprise environments Build custom applications and playbooks from scratch in Splunk SOAR (beyond standard playbook development) Develop and maintain automation workflows using Python Implement logging, error handling, and secure password vaulting/syncing with external repositories Review API documentation and integrate third-party services with Splunk SOAR Understand and explain Splunk SOAR architecture, including key daemons/services and their functions Create detailed technical documentation for all orchestration and integrations Collaborate with internal teams to set up integrations and follow enterprise change management processes Requirements: 5-7 years of hands-on experience in Splunk SOAR, including writing playbooks and troubleshooting Proven experience building custom applications in Splunk SOAR Strong programming skills in Python Proficiency with Git for version control Experience with REST APIs and third-party integrations Solid understanding of logging, error handling, and secure credential management in Splunk SOAR Working knowledge of Splunk SOAR architecture and ability to explain key components Familiarity with enterprise change management processes Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and organizational skills Experience with Scrum or other agile development methodologies Cluster deployment experience Deep technical expertise in Splunk SOAR architecture, custom application development, and secure integration Pay range: $69.58 - $77.58 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.