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Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Security Analyst
Department of Technology & Innovation
Security Division
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $120,144.00
(New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees’ pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service.)
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 7/3/2026.
Under immediate supervision, the class functions at the advanced level assisting in the administration of IT security services across the City’s enterprise network including security analysis, incident response, resiliency, threat management, identity and access management, governance, risk and compliance, network security management, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in the implementation and operation of the City’s Application Security (AppSec) Program.
- Manage and administrate Application Security tools including SAST, DAST, SCA and related security testing technologies.
- Coordinate onboarding of applications into the City’s AppSec platform and maintain application inventories, scanning, and vulnerability remediations.
- Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and software development workflows.
- Develop and maintain application security standards, procedures, secure coding guidelines, and vulnerability management processes.
- Monitors and utilize intrusion detection systems and security toolsets for the identification of suspicious and malicious activities and inadequate security practices across the City’s network (e.g., analyzes network traffic, vulnerability scans, identification of computer viruses, unauthorized user activity) which may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.
- Analyzes and monitors security violations, alerts and reports and acts as a liaison regarding all security vulnerabilities reported.
- Performs security risk assessments, audits and tests against internal sites and systems.
- Analyzes, coordinates, and manages threat intelligence data.
- Monitors the City’s ongoing compliance with regulations, internal policies, standards, and procedures.
- Works closely with management and department leaders to ensure business operations requirements meet IT security and compliance practices and policies.
- Documents and manages the City’s support of identity and access management capabilities.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 2 N. La Salle Street, Suite 1130
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (flexible)
THIS POSITION IS NOT IN CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, application development, information technology auditing/compliance
OR
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, application development, information technology auditing/compliance
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, application development, information technology auditing/compliance
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants who possess professional IT security, firewall and network certifications.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting: Jun 19, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jul 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 00 | Salary: $120,144
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Number: 419477
Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Security Analyst
Department of Technology & Innovation
Security Division
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $120,144.00
(New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees’ pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service.)
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 7/3/2026.
Under immediate supervision, the class functions at the advanced level assisting in the administration of IT security services across the City’s enterprise network including security analysis, incident response, resiliency, threat management, identity and access management, governance, risk and compliance, network security management, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in the implementation and operation of the City’s Application Security (AppSec) Program.
- Manage and administrate Application Security tools including SAST, DAST, SCA and related security testing technologies.
- Coordinate onboarding of applications into the City’s AppSec platform and maintain application inventories, scanning, and vulnerability remediations.
- Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and software development workflows.
- Develop and maintain application security standards, procedures, secure coding guidelines, and vulnerability management processes.
- Monitors and utilize intrusion detection systems and security toolsets for the identification of suspicious and malicious activities and inadequate security practices across the City’s network (e.g., analyzes network traffic, vulnerability scans, identification of computer viruses, unauthorized user activity) which may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.
- Analyzes and monitors security violations, alerts and reports and acts as a liaison regarding all security vulnerabilities reported.
- Performs security risk assessments, audits and tests against internal sites and systems.
- Analyzes, coordinates, and manages threat intelligence data.
- Monitors the City’s ongoing compliance with regulations, internal policies, standards, and procedures.
- Works closely with management and department leaders to ensure business operations requirements meet IT security and compliance practices and policies.
- Documents and manages the City’s support of identity and access management capabilities.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 2 N. La Salle Street, Suite 1130
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (flexible)
THIS POSITION IS NOT IN CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, application development, information technology auditing/compliance
OR
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, application development, information technology auditing/compliance
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, application development, information technology auditing/compliance
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants who possess professional IT security, firewall and network certifications.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting: Jun 19, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jul 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 00 | Salary: $120,144
Pay Basis: Yearly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Analyst
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly supports a Security Analyst position. A degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity strengthens your case. A general business degree with no security coursework can trigger an RFE.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to extend STEM OPT. Confirming E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer saves you from losing work authorization mid-sponsorship.
Check LCA filings for your exact SOC code
Security Analysts are classified under SOC code 15-1212. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under that specific code, so you're targeting companies with documented H-1B sponsorship history for your role.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and level. Run your title and ZIP code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offer clears the wage floor required for LCA certification.
Clarify security clearance eligibility early
Some federal contractor Security Analyst roles require clearances that H-1B holders can't obtain due to citizenship requirements. Ask hiring managers directly whether the role involves clearance-restricted work before your employer invests in sponsorship filings.
Time your petition around the cap-gap window
If you're on OPT when your employer files your H-1B petition, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Confirm your employer files before April 1 to preserve continuous employment.
H-1B Visa Security Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Security Analyst as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science, information security, or management information systems. Employers must document in the LCA that the role's duties require that specific theoretical and practical knowledge base, not just general technical aptitude.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Security Analysts?
Financial services, healthcare systems, defense contractors, cloud infrastructure companies, and large enterprise technology firms file LCAs for Security Analyst roles with the highest frequency. Government contractors are a notable exception: some roles require security clearances that are only available to U.S. citizens, which effectively excludes H-1B candidates. Screening for clearance requirements before applying saves significant time.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Security Analyst positions?
Search Migrate Mate's job board, which surfaces roles from employers with verified LCA filing history under the Security Analyst SOC code. This filters out listings from employers who have never filed for this role type, so you're spending time on companies with a documented track record of sponsoring candidates in your position.
Can I switch Security Analyst employers on an H-1B without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files a new H-1B petition before your current one expires, you can start the new role as soon as the petition receipt is issued. The new role must be in the same or a similar SOC occupational classification, which is generally satisfied by another Security Analyst title or closely related cybersecurity role.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Security Analyst role?
Industry certifications like CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH don't substitute for the degree requirement, but they reinforce your employer's case that the position genuinely requires specialized knowledge. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, certifications combined with detailed documentation of role duties can help counter an RFE challenging whether your background supports the specialty occupation classification.