Information Security Manager Jobs in Illinois

Information Security Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and enterprise technology sectors at levels from early-career security analyst promotions through director-level appointments. Chicago is the primary hiring hub, with significant activity in Schaumburg and Naperville driven by corporate headquarters and regional operations centers. Major established employers with consistent Illinois footprints include United Airlines, Allstate, and Northern Trust. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois listings are cloud security, governance risk and compliance, and zero-trust architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerState of Illinois
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring16
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Summer 2027 Intern-Cybersecurity and Information Security
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Summer 2027 Intern-Cybersecurity and Information Security
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$20 - $33/hr
1,001-5,000

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State of Illinois
Chief Information Security Officer (Contract)
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State of Illinois
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Chief Information Security Officer (Contract)
State of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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SAIC
Cloud Information Security Analyst
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Cloud Information Security Analyst
SAIC
Scott AFB, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
$80k - $120k/yr
On-Site
ITIL Certification
10,000+

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Microsoft
Field Chief Information Security Officer-Manufacturing & Mobility (MFM)
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Microsoft
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Field Chief Information Security Officer-Manufacturing & Mobility (MFM)
Microsoft
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Security & Protective Services
$131k - $272k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Microsoft
Field Chief Information Security Officer-Software Digital Platform (SDP)
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Microsoft
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Field Chief Information Security Officer-Software Digital Platform (SDP)
Microsoft
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Security & Protective Services
$131k - $272k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Information Security Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
12 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Niles
1 job
DeKalb
1 job
Moline
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Urbana
1 job
Mattoon
1 job
Freeport
1 job

Information Security Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

State of Illinois
State of Illinois3 open roles
Microsoft
Microsoft2 open roles
UChicago Medicine
UChicago Medicine2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in information security manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a closely related field required
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional security certification strongly preferred or required
  • Five or more years of progressive experience in information security or cybersecurity roles
  • Demonstrated experience managing security teams, budgets, and enterprise risk programs
  • Hands-on knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks
  • Experience with cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments

Information Security Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a information security manager in Illinois?

Illinois does not issue a state-specific license for information security managers, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity, followed by several years in analyst or engineer roles. Earning a CISSP or CISM certification is the credential that most consistently moves candidates into management consideration at Illinois employers, particularly in Chicago's financial and healthcare sectors.

How much do information security managers make in Illinois?

Information security managers in Illinois earn a median of about $171,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,350 for the lowest 10% to over $273,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire information security managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring information security managers in Illinois right now include State of Illinois, Microsoft, and UChicago Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of insurance companies, regional banks, and large hospital systems means security management openings appear consistently across industries rather than clustering in technology alone.

Which Illinois cities have the most information security manager jobs?

Chicago, Springfield, and Illinois account for the largest share of information security manager openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because it houses the headquarters and major regional offices of the state's biggest financial institutions, healthcare networks, and enterprise technology firms, while Schaumburg and Naperville draw openings from corporate campuses concentrated along the Interstate 90 and Interstate 88 corridors.

Are there remote information security manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 73% of information security manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of much security management work. Governance, risk and compliance responsibilities and virtual team leadership tend to be the functions most frequently performed fully remotely, while roles requiring hands-on security operations center oversight more often stay on-site.

How can I get hired as a information security manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a security analyst or IT auditor role into a junior security management position at a large Illinois employer. Chicago-area financial institutions and hospital networks such as those affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine regularly promote from within and hire associates into security team lead roles. Earning a CompTIA Security+ or working toward a CISM while in an analyst position signals management readiness to Illinois hiring teams without requiring years of prior leadership.

Where can I find and apply to information security manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to information security manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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