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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Overview

Open roles167+
Top employerHumana
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring31
Work type54% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Humana
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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Humana
Added 3d ago
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Humana
Chicago, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Technical Program Management
$118k - $162k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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USG
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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USG
Added 2w ago
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
USG
Chicago, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$112k - $149k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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McDonald's
Cybersecurity Engineer III
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McDonald's
Added 2mo ago
Cybersecurity Engineer III
McDonald's
Chicago, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$130k - $165k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Ensono
Senior IAM Engineer
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Ensono
New 1h ago
Senior IAM Engineer
Ensono
Downers Grove, Illinois
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support
$125k - $162k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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Wintrust Financial Corporation
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
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Wintrust Financial Corporation
New 6h ago
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Rosemont, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Security Engineering
$117k - $158k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
100 jobs
North Chicago
10 jobs
Lisle
5 jobs
Oak Brook
5 jobs
Downers Grove
4 jobs
Naperville
4 jobs
Rosemont
4 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Evanston
3 jobs

Cybersecurity Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Humana
    Humana10
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie8
  • Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis5
  • Molex
    Molex5
  • Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
    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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