Security Consultant Jobs in Illinois
Security Consultant jobs in Illinois are in active demand, with consistent openings in cybersecurity, physical security, and enterprise risk management at levels from junior analyst through senior principal consultant. Chicago anchors the hiring, with additional concentration in Naperville and Schaumburg, where firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and Boeing maintain substantial Illinois operations. Regulatory compliance, cloud security architecture, and OT/ICS security are the specialties drawing the most attention from Illinois employers right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Impact exists because a small group of industry leaders believed companies in our space were doing it wrong. Many prioritized margins while the people doing the work and the clients relying on it became an afterthought. Impact was built differently: invest in great people, trust them to do great work, and deliver the kind of service clients remember. That approach helped us grow from a small office technology company into a national managed services provider, while remaining privately owned and people-first.
What makes Impact special is that growth has never come at the expense of the values that got us here. We continue to reinvest in our people, our capabilities, and the opportunities ahead so employees can grow alongside the business. We’ve built something special, but we’re far from finished. The people who join Impact now will help define what comes next.
Job Overview
Consultants serve as strategic advisors and hands-on technologists, partnering with business and IT leaders to assess current-state environments, identify risk and operational gaps, and develop practical roadmaps that improve security, reliability, and the end-user experience.
Working alongside sales and engineering teams, you lead structured discovery using Impact’s Business Transformation Assessment (BTA) approach, then translate findings into a clear managed services program (fully managed or co-managed) aligned to client outcomes, supportability, and long-term value.
The ideal candidate brings experience building and operating IT and security environments, along with the consultative skill to explain tradeoffs, build alignment, and guide clients through change.
Responsibilities
Lead discovery workshops with executive and technical stakeholders to understand business goals, current-state operations, risk tolerance, and constraints.
Own the technical direction of the Business Transformation Assessment (BTA): coordinate data collection, validate findings, and develop a prioritized remediation and modernization roadmap.
Translate technical findings into client-ready recommendations, including clear options, assumptions, scope boundaries, and expected outcomes tailored for both executive and engineering audiences.
Design managed services solutions (fully managed and co-managed) across infrastructure, endpoint, cloud, identity, backup/DR, and security, ensuring supportability and operational fit.
Partner with delivery teams (Service Desk, TOC, Tech Ops, TAM/vCIO, Security Operations) to validate feasibility, define responsibilities, and set onboarding and steady-state expectations.
Position and scope SOC-backed security services (e.g., MDR/XDR, email security and investigation, vulnerability remediation, security awareness) and align response workflows and reporting expectations.
Create and review proposals, statement-of-work inputs, and solution documentation (including diagrams, requirements, and scope language) to drive accurate delivery and client alignment.
Support opportunity strategy with Sales: qualify fit, lead technical win plans, and deliver executive-level presentations and solution reviews.
Enable internal teams through knowledge sharing: contribute to playbooks, talk tracks, and training so Sales and delivery teams can consistently position and deliver solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
7+ years in IT and/or cybersecurity with responsibilities progressing from hands on technical to strategy and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead discovery, translate technical complexity into clear recommendations, and present to executive and technical audiences.
Strong working knowledge across core IT domains: networking, Windows/Linux fundamentals, endpoint management, identity, and backup/DR.
Working knowledge of modern security concepts and operations: EDR/MDR/XDR, email-borne threats and investigation, vulnerability management and patch lifecycles, incident response fundamentals, and security governance basics.
Experience in managed services or consulting environments a plus
Comfort collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, delivery teams, and partners to design solutions that are technically sound and operationally supportable.
Relevant certifications (preferred, not required): Security+, Network+, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS/Azure, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
What Drives Impact
Behaviors define what our core values look like in action. Leaders are expected to model them; teams are expected to live them:
Innovation: We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.
Passion: We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.
Honesty: We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.
Fun: We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring.
Low Ego: We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.
One Team: We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.
Compensation
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs.
Impact may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department.
Full compensation details can and will be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.
Benefits We Take Pride In
5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card or Custom Menswear, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards
Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
Development and growth opportunities with on-going training & continued education reimbursement
401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services
Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans
For full benefit information, visit https://www.impactmybiz.com/careers/#benefits
Work Authorization & Immigration Sponsorship
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in select cases based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements.
Certain positions within Impact may involve access to information, technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Where required by applicable law based on the nature of the role, individuals in such positions must qualify as a “U.S. Person,” as defined by law, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required government authorizations.
Compensation Range: $90K - $120K
Built on service. Powered by people.
Impact exists because a small group of industry leaders believed companies in our space were doing it wrong. Many prioritized margins while the people doing the work and the clients relying on it became an afterthought. Impact was built differently: invest in great people, trust them to do great work, and deliver the kind of service clients remember. That approach helped us grow from a small office technology company into a national managed services provider, while remaining privately owned and people-first.
What makes Impact special is that growth has never come at the expense of the values that got us here. We continue to reinvest in our people, our capabilities, and the opportunities ahead so employees can grow alongside the business. We’ve built something special, but we’re far from finished. The people who join Impact now will help define what comes next.
Job Overview
Consultants serve as strategic advisors and hands-on technologists, partnering with business and IT leaders to assess current-state environments, identify risk and operational gaps, and develop practical roadmaps that improve security, reliability, and the end-user experience.
Working alongside sales and engineering teams, you lead structured discovery using Impact’s Business Transformation Assessment (BTA) approach, then translate findings into a clear managed services program (fully managed or co-managed) aligned to client outcomes, supportability, and long-term value.
The ideal candidate brings experience building and operating IT and security environments, along with the consultative skill to explain tradeoffs, build alignment, and guide clients through change.
Responsibilities
Lead discovery workshops with executive and technical stakeholders to understand business goals, current-state operations, risk tolerance, and constraints.
Own the technical direction of the Business Transformation Assessment (BTA): coordinate data collection, validate findings, and develop a prioritized remediation and modernization roadmap.
Translate technical findings into client-ready recommendations, including clear options, assumptions, scope boundaries, and expected outcomes tailored for both executive and engineering audiences.
Design managed services solutions (fully managed and co-managed) across infrastructure, endpoint, cloud, identity, backup/DR, and security, ensuring supportability and operational fit.
Partner with delivery teams (Service Desk, TOC, Tech Ops, TAM/vCIO, Security Operations) to validate feasibility, define responsibilities, and set onboarding and steady-state expectations.
Position and scope SOC-backed security services (e.g., MDR/XDR, email security and investigation, vulnerability remediation, security awareness) and align response workflows and reporting expectations.
Create and review proposals, statement-of-work inputs, and solution documentation (including diagrams, requirements, and scope language) to drive accurate delivery and client alignment.
Support opportunity strategy with Sales: qualify fit, lead technical win plans, and deliver executive-level presentations and solution reviews.
Enable internal teams through knowledge sharing: contribute to playbooks, talk tracks, and training so Sales and delivery teams can consistently position and deliver solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
7+ years in IT and/or cybersecurity with responsibilities progressing from hands on technical to strategy and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead discovery, translate technical complexity into clear recommendations, and present to executive and technical audiences.
Strong working knowledge across core IT domains: networking, Windows/Linux fundamentals, endpoint management, identity, and backup/DR.
Working knowledge of modern security concepts and operations: EDR/MDR/XDR, email-borne threats and investigation, vulnerability management and patch lifecycles, incident response fundamentals, and security governance basics.
Experience in managed services or consulting environments a plus
Comfort collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, delivery teams, and partners to design solutions that are technically sound and operationally supportable.
Relevant certifications (preferred, not required): Security+, Network+, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS/Azure, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
What Drives Impact
Behaviors define what our core values look like in action. Leaders are expected to model them; teams are expected to live them:
Innovation: We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.
Passion: We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.
Honesty: We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.
Fun: We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring.
Low Ego: We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.
One Team: We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.
Compensation
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs.
Impact may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department.
Full compensation details can and will be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.
Benefits We Take Pride In
5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card or Custom Menswear, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards
Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
Development and growth opportunities with on-going training & continued education reimbursement
401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services
Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans
For full benefit information, visit https://www.impactmybiz.com/careers/#benefits
Work Authorization & Immigration Sponsorship
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in select cases based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements.
Certain positions within Impact may involve access to information, technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Where required by applicable law based on the nature of the role, individuals in such positions must qualify as a “U.S. Person,” as defined by law, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required government authorizations.
Compensation Range: $90K - $120K
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security consultant jobs across Illinois.
- Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH recognized by Illinois employers
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience assessing and remediating security vulnerabilities in enterprise environments
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or HIPAA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing advisory engagements
- Experience with security tooling such as SIEM platforms, penetration testing tools, or GRC software
Security Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security consultant in Illinois?
Most security consultants in Illinois enter through a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, followed by hands-on experience in IT or security operations. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for most cybersecurity consulting roles, but employers consistently require industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+. Building experience in regulated industries like finance or healthcare, both prominent in Chicago, strengthens candidacy considerably.
How much do security consultants make in Illinois?
Security consultants in Illinois earn a median of about $82,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,360 for the lowest 10% to over $137,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security consultants in Illinois?
Employers hiring security consultants in Illinois right now include Everon, Accenture, and LibSys, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of financial services firms, healthcare networks, and global consulting headquarters in and around Chicago means ongoing demand from both internal security teams and client-facing advisory practices.
Which Illinois cities have the most security consultant jobs?
Chicago, Addison, and Arlington Heights account for the largest share of security consultant openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of postings through its financial services, healthcare, and professional services sectors, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract roles tied to large technology and manufacturing firms that operate significant suburban campuses outside the city core.
Are there remote security consultant jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many technical fields, since a meaningful portion of security consulting work involves assessments, documentation, and advisory tasks that translate well to remote delivery. About 33% of security consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in consulting engagements. Roles focused on compliance reviews and strategic advisory work tend to be the most remote-friendly, while penetration testing and on-site risk assessments typically require physical presence.
How can I get hired as a security consultant in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in an IT support, network administration, or junior security analyst role and building toward a consulting position. Large Illinois employers in financial services and healthcare, including major Chicago-area hospital systems and regional banks, regularly hire entry-level security analysts who can transition into advisory work over time. Earning a foundational certification like CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker and completing a capstone project or internship through an Illinois university gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants with no hands-on record.
Where can I find and apply to security consultant jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to security consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across experience levels and specialties. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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