Security Engineering Manager Jobs in Illinois

Security Engineering Manager jobs in Illinois are in active demand, concentrated in financial technology, healthcare IT, enterprise software, and critical infrastructure sectors, with openings at every level from team lead through director. Chicago anchors most of the hiring, with additional activity in Naperville and Schaumburg, where major employers including Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and CME Group maintain established security engineering organizations. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are cloud security program management, OT and industrial control system security, and application security leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerRipple
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring3
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Grainger
Mgr, Safety and Security Data & Analytics
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Mgr, Safety and Security Data & Analytics
Grainger
Lake Forest, Illinois
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$104k - $173k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Beyond Finance
Security Engineering Manager
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Beyond Finance
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Security Engineering Manager
Beyond Finance
Chicago, Illinois
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$170k - $200k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Ripple
Senior Director, Security Engineering
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Senior Director, Security Engineering
Ripple
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
501-1,000

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Security-Engineering Tech Lead
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Security-Engineering Tech Lead
ERGO NEXT Group INTERNAL
Illinois
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services

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Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Senior Manager, Security Operations & Engineering
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Added 3mo ago
Senior Manager, Security Operations & Engineering
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Evanston, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$144k - $198k/yr
On-Site
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Security Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
2 jobs
Evanston
1 job
Lake Forest
1 job

Security Engineering Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Ripple
Ripple1 open role
Grainger
Grainger1 open role
Beyond Finance
Beyond Finance1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
  • Active CISSP certification strongly preferred or required by most Illinois employers
  • Five or more years of hands-on security engineering experience plus people management
  • Demonstrated experience managing security in regulated environments such as finance or healthcare
  • Proficiency with cloud security frameworks including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security controls
  • Experience leading threat modeling, vulnerability management programs, and incident response teams

Security Engineering Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security engineering manager in Illinois?

The path typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field, followed by several years of hands-on security engineering work. Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work in this role, but most Illinois employers expect a CISSP or comparable industry certification before considering someone for a management seat. Moving into management usually involves a senior individual-contributor role, then a team lead position at a Chicago-area technology company, financial institution, or healthcare system.

How much do security engineering managers make in Illinois?

Security engineering managers in Illinois earn a median of about $99,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,590 for the lowest 10% to over $167,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire security engineering managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring security engineering managers in Illinois right now include Ripple, Grainger, and Beyond Finance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of financial services firms, insurance carriers, and large healthcare networks means demand for security engineering leadership remains consistent across the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most security engineering manager jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Evanston hold the most security engineering manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the headquarters and major operations of large financial services, insurance, and technology companies that run mature security programs, while Naperville and Schaumburg benefit from the dense corridor of enterprise technology and telecommunications employers anchored by companies like Motorola Solutions.

Are there remote security engineering manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many technical leadership roles. About 50% of security engineering manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field's strong orientation toward desk-based program work. The parts of the role most suited to remote work are policy development, vendor management, and strategic planning, while positions with hands-on OT or data center responsibilities tend to require at least partial on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a senior security engineering or security analyst role at a large Illinois employer, where internal promotion into a team lead or manager position is common. Financial institutions and healthcare systems in Chicago frequently hire associate security engineers and run structured development programs for early-career candidates. Earning a CISSP or CISM certification and building a portfolio of cross-functional project work, even without a formal management title, signals readiness for a first leadership role to Illinois hiring managers.

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

You can find and apply to security engineering manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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