INFORMATION SECURITY LEAD - Cybersecurity Operations

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INFORMATION SECURITY LEAD

(Cybersecurity Operations)

Department of Technology and Innovation

Bureau of IT Information and Security

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval)

Annual Starting Salary $153,000

Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 7-3-26 until 11:59pm on 7-17-26.

This position oversees the Cyber Security Operations Units with the City's Information Security Office team and performs related duties as required.

This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the identification, prioritization, and delivery of work activities, coaching and developing employees, providing thought leadership to business partners, and shaping and executing the technology vision and strategy to maximize business values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Actively participates in the creation and execution of the Information Security Office strategy through contributing cybersecurity operations subject matter expertise.

* Drives the day-to-day performance of the functional area of Cybersecurity Operations which includes but is not limited to the capabilities of Incident Management, Security Engineering, Red Team, Threat Management and Vulnerability Management.

* Leads Cybersecurity Operations team members through setting and executing team and individual goals, measuring and improving efficacy and growing individual talent.

* Completes performance appraisals for subordinate staff, administers disciplinary functions, and approves staff time off requests.

* Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

* Facilitates information security governance through the implementation of governance programs, security committees and advisory boards.

* Develops, maintains, and publishes information security policies, standards, and guidelines.

* Assures security practices and process meet federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

* Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N. LaSalle, Suite 1130

Chicago, IL. 60602

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. (Flexible)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Twelve (12) years of work experience in information security management or network architecture, of which three (3) years are in management experience of cybersecurity teams.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a directly related field, plus ten (10) years of work experience in information security management or network architecture, of which three (3) years are in management experience of cybersecurity teams.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a directly related field, plus eight (8) years of work experience in information security management or network architecture, of which three (3) years are in management experience of cybersecurity teams.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a directly related field, plus seven (7) years of work experience in information security management or network architecture, of which three (3) years are in management experience of cybersecurity teams.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants who possess a Master's degree in a directly related field, a Masters of Business Administration degree, professional IT security, firewall, and network certifications.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and/or work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties. (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, with adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource 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.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor