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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 SOC Analyst
Document your security certifications strategically
USCIS scrutinizes whether SOC Analyst roles meet specialty occupation standards. Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ strengthen your petition by demonstrating field-specific expertise beyond a general IT background.
Search LCA filings by SOC occupation code
SOC Analysts fall under occupation code 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts). Run that code through the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers filed LCAs for this exact role, giving you a verified list of active sponsors.
Target employers with cleared-facility hiring programs
Defense contractors and federal IT firms sponsor H-1B SOC Analysts at high rates because clearance-eligible talent is scarce. Prioritize employers with active DOD contracts, their compliance infrastructure handles H-1B filings routinely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Pull up SOC Analyst listings on Migrate Mate to see employer LCA filing history by occupation code. That filters out companies posting open roles with no actual H-1B infrastructure behind them.
Confirm prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
The LCA locks in your wage at Level I, II, III, or IV based on experience. If the offer aligns with a Level I wage but your resume reflects three-plus years of SOC experience, ask HR whether the LCA reflects your actual level before signing.
Time your start date around the October 1 cap-subject window
If your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition, employment can't begin before October 1 of that fiscal year. Negotiate your offer letter start date accordingly so the gap between signing and your authorized start date doesn't create complications with your current status.
H-1B Visa SOC Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a SOC Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, SOC Analyst roles qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles framed as general IT support rather than requiring field-specific education are more likely to face a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for SOC Analysts?
Financial services firms, defense contractors, healthcare networks, and managed security service providers file H-1B LCAs for SOC Analysts consistently. These sectors handle regulated data at scale and need analysts who can meet compliance-driven security requirements. You can verify active sponsors by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces employer LCA filing history for this role.
Can I work as a SOC Analyst on OPT before transitioning to H-1B?
Yes. SOC Analyst falls under O*NET occupation code 15-1212, which is a STEM-designated role, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month OPT period. That gives you up to three years of OPT work authorization, spanning at least two H-1B lottery cycles and reducing the risk of a gap in employment authorization.
What happens to my H-1B if I want to move from one security employer to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days or is already approved, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can begin work immediately upon filing without waiting for approval.
How does prevailing wage affect an H-1B offer for a SOC Analyst role?
The employer's LCA must certify that your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the SOC Analyst occupation at your work location. Prevailing wage is set by experience level, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (expert). If you have significant SOC experience but the employer files at Level I to reduce costs, that discrepancy can trigger scrutiny during H-1B adjudication.