Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois
Technical Operations Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare systems, and financial technology across experience levels from entry-level operations coordinators moving into management through senior and director-level roles. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford lead hiring volume, anchored by employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and United Airlines, each maintaining large Illinois operations that require technical operations managers to oversee complex infrastructure, production workflows, and cross-functional teams. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois include IT infrastructure operations, manufacturing process management, and supply chain operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Titan Technologies LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead to serve as the contractor lead to the Government for Technical Information and Analysis Operations. This senior technical role supports cyber incident analysis and response, cyber threat analysis, investigations, and coordination with DoD and Intelligence Community partners. The COF PWS identifies this position as Key Personnel.
Job description
A senior cyber investigations and threat-analysis professional with substantial experience leading investigations for a recognized DoD cyber organization or equivalent mission organization. The ideal candidate can analyze incidents, coordinate response activities, collaborate with the DoD Intelligence Community, and translate findings into actionable defensive measures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the contractor lead to the Government for Technical Information and Analysis Operations.
- Lead and coordinate technical information and analysis activities, including cybersecurity incident analysis and response and cyber threat analysis.
- Lead or support cyber investigations and collaborate with the DoD Intelligence Community and relevant mission partners.
- Apply NIST and DoD cybersecurity policies, directives, and guidelines to investigations, analysis, and operational response.
- Apply Zero Trust principles and assess security implications involving network architecture, cloud/virtualization infrastructure, and border devices.
- Support auditing of system accounts, security logs, and system/network anomalies, and capture and document cybersecurity metrics.
- Provide technical findings and documentation to support incident response, threat analysis, and operational decision-making.
You MUST have:
- A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required
- Bachelors and at least ten (10) years of information assurance/cybersecurity experience, including at least five (5) years in cybersecurity incident analysis and response.
- At least five (5) years of cyber threat analysis experience.
- Documented experience leading cyber investigations for a recognized DoD entity, including a DoD CSSP, DISA, Service NOSC or equivalent, law enforcement-counterintelligence organization, or Combatant Command.
- Documented experience collaborating with the DoD Intelligence Community.
- Working knowledge of NIST and DoD security policies, Zero Trust, cloud/virtualization security, auditing, cybersecurity metrics, network architecture, border-device security, and encryption standards.
It’s GREAT if you also have:
- Experience with Microsoft server/workstation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Unix security configurations.
- Experience supporting enterprise security operations across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Ability to document technical analysis and communicate findings clearly to Government stakeholders.
- CISSP plus GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
Company Description:
Titan Technologies, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries, TelaForce, LLC, Titan Facilities, Inc. and Zen Strategics, design, build, integrate, and manage innovative solutions and software applications. Our remarkable people, working collaboratively under a shared vision, have earned a reputation with our customers for delivering results with maximum impact. Sound intriguing? Consider Titan Technologies for the next step in your career journey and be part of an impactful team!
Titan is proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical operations manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, operations management, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible technical operations or engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in manufacturing, logistics, or technology environments
- Proficiency with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle and operational performance metrics
- Project Management Professional certification or equivalent credential preferred by most Illinois employers
- Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical operations manager in Illinois?
The typical Illinois path starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, information technology, or a closely related field, followed by several years in technical or operations roles before moving into management. Illinois employers in manufacturing and healthcare often prefer candidates who have completed a Project Management Professional certification or a Lean Six Sigma credential. Large Illinois industries like food processing, industrial equipment, and healthcare systems regularly promote from within their technical and engineering teams.
How much do technical operations managers make in Illinois?
Technical operations 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 technical operations managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring technical operations managers in Illinois right now include GEICO, Ansera, and GCyber, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major logistics hubs, and large hospital networks means openings appear consistently across sectors rather than clustering in a single industry.
Which Illinois cities have the most technical operations manager jobs?
Chicago, Gurnee, and O'Fallon have the most technical operations manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, financial technology firms, and large hospital systems, while Peoria benefits from Caterpillar's global operations presence and Rockford draws hiring from its established manufacturing and aerospace supply-chain base.
Are there remote technical operations manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're relatively limited, since technical operations management often requires on-site oversight of equipment, facilities, or production teams. About 100% of technical operations manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options more common in IT operations and software infrastructure roles than in manufacturing or logistics. Hybrid schedules are more widely available than fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a technical operations manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator, technical analyst, or production supervisor role at a large Illinois employer and building management exposure from there. Companies like Caterpillar, Advocate Health Care, and Boeing's Illinois facilities run rotational or associate programs that bring in candidates from adjacent roles in engineering, quality assurance, or IT support. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or a PMP certification significantly strengthens a candidacy when direct management experience is thin.
Where can I find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Illinois employers. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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