Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, North Chicago, and Lisle and other Illinois metros, with employers like Humana, AbbVie, and Kirkland & Ellis hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Selected candidate(s) are required to live within 60 mins drive of the following cities: Louisville KY, NYC Metro, Dallas Metro, Charlotte NC Metro, South Florida (Tampa/Miami/Ft Lauderdale), Washington DC metro, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville.
The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer develops and tests information security tools, applications, and system solutions deployed in Humana. Oversees the design engineering and testing processes for Humana EIP products and works with relevant EIP stakeholders to drive products from design to volume production release. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer designs, oversees, and performs engineering tests that validate platform and product designs. May design and implement protocols and solutions designed to safeguard sensitive data from external/internal breach or attacks and implement relevant engineering updates to Humana information technology and information security infrastructures. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering of data protection products. For example, Privacera.
- Understand and perform deployments on Azure and GCP Clouds.
- Create CI/CD pipelines on Azure environment.
- Perform risk assessments, follow and enhance the security solutions lifecycle (evaluation, purchase, build, technical policy configuration, integration into Cloud environments, and run).
- Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools against unfilled strategic security capabilities to drive business priorities.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation and capabilities of existing security controls with a focus on Privacera.
- Identifies the need for new security technology solutions; designs, reviews and collaborates on the deployment of new solutions.
- Stays continually informed about the latest developments in the security field, including mitigation strategies, threats, tools, attack vectors, and cutting edge preventative measures.
- Participates in new products or technology solutions supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost benefit analyses.
- Performs technical proof of concepts.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
- Hands on experience in automation (PowerShell and/or Python or a similar language, can be a beginner to intermediate level).
- 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response.
- 3+ years experience in Azure DevOps environment.
- 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring.
- Ability to write shell scripts.
- Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of project sponsors and key stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC).
- Strong experience working in Agile environments.
- 3+ years experience in a Cyber Security focused role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- IT Industry certifications (Microsoft Certifications On-Prem or Cloud, Cisco, CISSP, CEH, Azure, Amazon AWS, GCP, etc.).
- Bach Degree in Technical related field.
- Experience performing security operations functions in cloud environments (Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.).
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms.
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
- Access Controls.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Developed and maintained scalable applications using Python, adhering to enterprise coding standards and security guidelines.
- Automated deployment pipelines and container orchestration leveraging Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application scalability and reliability.
- Implemented microservices architecture with Python, deploying services to Kubernetes clusters for improved resource utilization and fault tolerance.
- Designed, tested, and optimized Python scripts for data processing and workflow automation within cloud-native environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage Kubernetes resources, conduct performance tuning, and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) initiatives.
Additional Information
Remote/WAH requirements:
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$117,600 - $161,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Cybersecurity Engineer Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Humana10

- AbbVie8

- Kirkland & Ellis5

- Molex5

- Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago4

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software36
- Consulting & Professional Services20
- Banking & Financial Services14
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Manufacturing12
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools and methodologies
- Industry certification such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISM
- Experience designing and implementing zero-trust or defense-in-depth security architectures
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP
Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many cybersecurity engineer jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 167+ cybersecurity engineer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, North Chicago, and Lisle. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do cybersecurity engineers make in Illinois?
Cybersecurity engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $124,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,760 for the lowest 10% to over $172,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most cybersecurity engineer jobs?
Chicago, North Chicago, and Lisle have the most cybersecurity engineer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire cybersecurity engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring cybersecurity engineers in Illinois include Humana, AbbVie, and Kirkland & Ellis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote cybersecurity engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 46% of cybersecurity engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for cybersecurity engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to cybersecurity engineer jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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