20 security and it jobs are open in Chicago, IL, on employers' own career pages, from 11 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Charles River Associates, Liberty Mutual, Air Force Civilian Career Training and Department of the Air Force, with 12 of the 20. 80 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $97,334 to $141,250, with a median of $113,250. A typical posting has been open 32 days.
Illinois requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (41%), USAJOBS (32%), Workday (18%), iCIMS (9%).
Open security and it jobs
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 14
Telecommunications Specialist
$118,984 to $154,682 a year21% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the…
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Aliceville, AL and 27 more places · Posted Oct 1
Information Technology Specialist (Computer Specialist)
$75,278 to $145,468 a yearSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies to perform successfully the duties…
Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Oct 1
IT SPECIALIST
$50,460 to $113,185 a year28% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
GS-7: Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) for two-grade interval positions in a course of study that directly reflects the…
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Des Moines, IA and 28 more places · Posted Sep 29
IT Specialist
$89,508 to $116,362 a year9% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located in the Midwest - End User Operations, Office of Information and Technology (OI&T).
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 2 more places · Posted Sep 16
Associate/Cyber Incident Response eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)
$92,500 to $100,000 a year15% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry level
We are seeking an Associate to join our Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team in Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, or New York.
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 2 more places · Posted Sep 16
Consulting Associate/Cyber Incident Response eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)
$100,000 to $126,500 a yearSeen todayEntry level
We are seeking a Consulting Associate to join our Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team in Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, or New York.
Optiv
Chicago, IL · Posted Aug 3
Cybersecurity Advisor - Identity | Remote, MN, WISC, IL
$170,000 to $230,000 a year77% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 77 daysRemote
This position will be remote and can be hired near Minneapolis, MN, IL, WISC, (preferably near Chicago)
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 4 more places · Posted Jul 15
Senior Associate/Cybersecurity Consultant Due Diligence Advisory (Forensic Services practice)
$130,000 to $152,500 a year25% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 95 days
CRA is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant (Assessments / Due Diligence / Advisory) to support client engagements focused on evaluating and managing…
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 2 more places · Posted Jul 14
(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate
$92,500 to $100,000 a year15% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 96 daysEntry level
Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations listed):
Treasury, Departmental Offices, Department of the Treasury
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Feb 24
IT Specialist (AI)
$89,508 to $197,200 a year27% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 237 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
This position may be filled within any Treasury Bureau.
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 3 more places · Posted Jun 14
Consulting Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)
$100,000 to $126,500 a yearSeen todayOpen 857 daysEntry level
CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of…
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 3 more places · Posted Jun 14
Senior Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)
$130,000 to $152,500 a year25% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 857 days
CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of…
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 3 more places · Posted May 12
Associate Principal/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)
$140,000 to $170,000 a year37% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 1620 days
CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of…
Charles River Associates
Boston, MA and 4 more places · Posted May 5
Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)
$92,500 to $105,000 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 1628 daysEntry level
CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of…
Who is hiring security and it in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Charles River Associates | 9 | $113,250 |
| Liberty Mutual | 2 | |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force | 1 | |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice | 1 | |
| Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security | 1 | |
| Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | 1 | |
| Optiv | 1 |
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How many security and it jobs are open in Chicago, IL?
20 on Oct 18, 2026, from 11 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
How much do security and it jobs in Chicago, IL pay?
80 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $113,250 and the middle half runs from $97,334 to $141,250. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. Illinois requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring security and it in Chicago, IL?
The employers with the most openings are Charles River Associates (9), Liberty Mutual (2), Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force (1). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 32 days, and 36 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
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Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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