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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Security Analyst
Department of Technology & Innovation
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Salary: $120,144.00
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.
This class is assigned to the City’s Analyst Information Technology Job Family which consists of analysts that work with stakeholders to identify and define needs/issues, document requirements, perform analysis, solve problems with fact-based analysis, and provide recommendations.
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 polices
- 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
THIS POSITION IS NOT IN CAREER SERVICE
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
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
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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.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Pinterest7

- Deloitte4

- PwC2

- Options Clearing Corporation2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Investment & Asset Management6
- Accounting & Auditing4
- Banking & Financial Services3
SOC Analyst Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How many SOC analyst jobs are there in Chicago?
There are 47+ SOC analyst openings in Chicago, Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Chicago employers hire.
Which companies hire SOC analysts in Chicago?
Chicago SOC analyst roles are posted by Pinterest, Deloitte, and PwC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote SOC analyst jobs in Chicago?
Yes. About 64% of SOC analyst openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Chicago.
Which industries hire the most SOC analysts in Chicago?
Most SOC analyst openings in Chicago sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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