Security Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Security Analyst jobs in Illinois are in strong and sustained demand, with openings concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and enterprise technology and entry-level through senior positions actively recruited. Chicago anchors the market and draws the largest share of postings, with additional activity in Naperville and Schaumburg, where major corporate campuses cluster along the I-88 corridor. Employers with deep Illinois roots like Allstate, Discover Financial Services, and United Airlines consistently hire security analysts, with the most sought-after specialties being threat detection, cloud security, and compliance and risk management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- 8WEBIT Services is an employee-owned Managed Services Provider committed to delivering an exceptional IT solution. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Tier 2 Security Analyst to protect our clients' environments and raise the quality of security work across the Naperville, Illinois team.
Position Summary
The Tier 2 Security Analyst is the working core of WEBIT's security function. You lead incident response for security events, from containment and investigation through remediation, own alert tuning and detection rules in our SIEM/MDR platform, run the vulnerability management lifecycle for assigned clients, and author the runbooks that Tier 1 analysts work from. This hands-on role: you are the person that turns an alert into a confirmed finding, a finding into a remediation ticket, and a resolved ticket into a runbook the next analyst can follow.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead incident response for security events, from containment and investigation through eradication and remediation, document each incident to a reviewable standard.
- Run incident bridges calmly, keep infected clients informed, and lead the post incident review.
- Own SIEM/MDR alert tuning and detection rule management for the assigned clients, reducing noise without reducing coverage.
- Invest escalated alerts from the EDR/MDR platform, Microsoft 365 Defender, Entra ID sign-ins logs, and our email security platform.
- Administer EDR policies and exclusions and the email security rule set.
- Own the vulnerability management lifecycle assigned for clients: scan, prioritize, open remediation tickets to the Help Desk and Field Teams and track them to closure.
- Verify MFA, Conditional Access, and backup status across prioritize by risk, and remediate gaps against the WEBIT security baseline.
- Perform remediation by client's frameworks and document evidence for audits and reviews.
- Lead quarterly reviews and present findings.
- Implement Conditional Access, MFA and Intune security policy changes to standards.
Requirements
Required
- Formal education is not required. Relevant certifications and demonstrated competency also apply.
- 2+ years of experience in IT support or security operations including 1 year investigating and responding to security alerts or incidents.
- Hands on experience with EDR/MDR platform. Microsoft 365, Defender, and Entra ID.
- Able to explain a security finding to a non-technical client contact.
Preferred
- Prior MSP experience: multi-tenant environments, SLA driven delivery, and PSA workflows.
- Certifications CompTIA Security, Microsoft SC-900, CompTIA CYSA+ or Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Network+,
Microsoft AZ-900, certifications for EDR/MDR platforms.
Success in this Role
- Works automatously, acts proactively and hit your KPI's.
- Write SOP's and drive process improvement.
Benefits
Company Paid Insurance Premium for Employee
Company Paid STD
Company Paid LTD
Vision Options
Dental Options
401k Match program
Employee Ownership Eligible after 1 year of service
Unlimited PTO after 90 days of service
- 8WEBIT Services is an employee-owned Managed Services Provider committed to delivering an exceptional IT solution. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Tier 2 Security Analyst to protect our clients' environments and raise the quality of security work across the Naperville, Illinois team.
Position Summary
The Tier 2 Security Analyst is the working core of WEBIT's security function. You lead incident response for security events, from containment and investigation through remediation, own alert tuning and detection rules in our SIEM/MDR platform, run the vulnerability management lifecycle for assigned clients, and author the runbooks that Tier 1 analysts work from. This hands-on role: you are the person that turns an alert into a confirmed finding, a finding into a remediation ticket, and a resolved ticket into a runbook the next analyst can follow.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead incident response for security events, from containment and investigation through eradication and remediation, document each incident to a reviewable standard.
- Run incident bridges calmly, keep infected clients informed, and lead the post incident review.
- Own SIEM/MDR alert tuning and detection rule management for the assigned clients, reducing noise without reducing coverage.
- Invest escalated alerts from the EDR/MDR platform, Microsoft 365 Defender, Entra ID sign-ins logs, and our email security platform.
- Administer EDR policies and exclusions and the email security rule set.
- Own the vulnerability management lifecycle assigned for clients: scan, prioritize, open remediation tickets to the Help Desk and Field Teams and track them to closure.
- Verify MFA, Conditional Access, and backup status across prioritize by risk, and remediate gaps against the WEBIT security baseline.
- Perform remediation by client's frameworks and document evidence for audits and reviews.
- Lead quarterly reviews and present findings.
- Implement Conditional Access, MFA and Intune security policy changes to standards.
Requirements
Required
- Formal education is not required. Relevant certifications and demonstrated competency also apply.
- 2+ years of experience in IT support or security operations including 1 year investigating and responding to security alerts or incidents.
- Hands on experience with EDR/MDR platform. Microsoft 365, Defender, and Entra ID.
- Able to explain a security finding to a non-technical client contact.
Preferred
- Prior MSP experience: multi-tenant environments, SLA driven delivery, and PSA workflows.
- Certifications CompTIA Security, Microsoft SC-900, CompTIA CYSA+ or Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Network+,
Microsoft AZ-900, certifications for EDR/MDR platforms.
Success in this Role
- Works automatously, acts proactively and hit your KPI's.
- Write SOP's and drive process improvement.
Benefits
Company Paid Insurance Premium for Employee
Company Paid STD
Company Paid LTD
Vision Options
Dental Options
401k Match program
Employee Ownership Eligible after 1 year of service
Unlimited PTO after 90 days of service
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The qualifications that appear most often in security analyst jobs across Illinois.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification recognized by Illinois employers for baseline roles
- Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS compliance frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related technical field
- Hands-on background in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, or incident response
- Familiarity with cloud security platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
Security Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security analyst in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a security analyst, so entry comes through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology, paired with certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Building hands-on experience through internships, capture-the-flag competitions, or lab environments strengthens any application significantly.
Which companies hire security analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring security analysts in Illinois right now include CIBC, JLL, and RLI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large regional banks, and major hospital systems means demand is broad and not limited to any single sector.
Which Illinois cities have the most security analyst jobs?
Chicago, Scott AFB, and Belleville have the most security analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of postings given its concentration of financial institutions, healthcare networks, and technology firms, while suburban corridors like Naperville and Schaumburg contribute meaningfully because of the large corporate campuses and managed service providers headquartered there.
Are there remote security analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Security analysis is largely desk and platform-based work, which makes it well-suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 63% of security analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have embraced flexible work for this role. Threat monitoring, log analysis, and compliance work are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a security analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent IT role such as help desk technician, network administrator, or systems administrator into a junior security analyst position. Large Illinois employers including healthcare systems and financial institutions regularly recruit for entry-level security operations center analyst roles that require no prior security experience. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying and building a home lab or completing a cybersecurity bootcamp through institutions like the Illinois Institute of Technology gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to security analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to security analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and location preference and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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