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Cybersecurity Lead jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, North Chicago, and Deerfield and other Illinois metros, with employers like Humana, AbbVie, and Chamberlain hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, New York & San Francisco.
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The Adobe Audience & Campaign Engineering Ops Technical Lead is responsible for the technical execution of audience targeting and activation across Adobe Real-Time CDP (RTCDP), Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), and Adobe Campaign Classic v8. This role ensures operational excellence in audience segmentation, identity resolution, and cross-platform synchronization while maintaining compliance and delivery accuracy.
Your role
- Operationalize Adobe RTCDP, AJO, and Campaign Classic v8 for audience targeting and activation.
- Maintain reusable segments, identity logic, and delivery QA to support targeting accuracy and journey orchestration.
- Supports journey orchestration and cross-platform synchronization using AJO and Campaign Classic v8.
- Ensure cross-platform synchronization and channel delivery accuracy across activation endpoints.
- Define and manage traits, calculated attributes, and governed audience definitions.
- Work across sandboxes to support scalable and compliant audience activation workflows.
- Ensures compliance through consent governance, expiration policies, and PII-safe design.
- Diagnose and resolve delivery issues across Adobe Experience Cloud platforms.
- Advise business teams on orchestration constraints and best practices.
- Maintain QA toolkits and diagnostics to support campaign reliability and scale.
Your skills & experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in digital marketing technology operations.
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Real-Time CDP (RTCDP), Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), and Adobe Campaign Classic v8.
- Strong understanding of audience segmentation, identity resolution, and governed audience definitions.
- Experience managing traits, calculated attributes, and activation workflows across sandboxes.
- Knowledge of consent governance, expiration policies, and PII-safe design.
- Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving delivery issues across Adobe Experience Cloud platforms in Production.
- Ability to navigate Production challenges and issues from an operation standpoint.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to advise business teams on orchestration best practices.
- Adobe certifications in RTCDP, AJO, or Campaign Classic v8.
- Experience with QA toolkits and diagnostics for campaign reliability.
- Familiarity with cross-channel delivery and activation endpoints.
- Experience working in enterprise-scale marketing operations environments.
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $82,082 - $193,440.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Cybersecurity Lead Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Humana3

- AbbVie2

- Chamberlain2

- Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago2

- Rush University Medical Center2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity lead jobs across Illinois.
- Seven or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least two in a leadership role
- Hands-on proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent enterprise security certification
- Experience developing and maintaining security policies aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 frameworks
- Proven ability to lead incident response efforts and manage post-incident reviews
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field
Cybersecurity Lead Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many cybersecurity lead jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 26+ cybersecurity lead openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, North Chicago, and Deerfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do cybersecurity leads make in Illinois?
Cybersecurity leads 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 lead jobs?
Chicago, North Chicago, and Deerfield have the most cybersecurity lead openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire cybersecurity leads in Illinois?
Employers hiring cybersecurity leads in Illinois include Humana, AbbVie, and Chamberlain, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote cybersecurity lead jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 38% of cybersecurity lead 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 lead jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to cybersecurity lead 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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