INFORMATION SECURITY LEAD - Cybersecurity Operations

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Information Security Lead - Cybersecurity Operations

Department of Technology & Innovation

Information Security Office Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies pending budget approval possible)

Starting Salary: $153,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/09/2026.

Under direction, this is a Lead classification. The class is primarily supervisory in nature overseeing the Cyber Security Operations and performs related duties as required. This class is assigned to the Leadership Technology Job Family which consists of positions responsible for overseeing the identification, prioritization, and delivery of work activities, coach 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. La Salle Street

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00pm (flexible)

THIS POSITION IS NOT IN 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, and / or professional IT security, firewall, and network certifications.

* A deep understanding of both Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and on-prem Security Operations Center (SOC) support models.

* Management-level, or greater, knowledge of market-leading SIEM platforms and SOAR tools

* Knowledge of threat intelligence, digital forensics and vulnerability management best practices and market-leading tools

* A strong grasp of widely-accepted NIST, ISO and CIS cybersecurity frameworks

* Experience protecting an enterprise from the risks of Artificial Intelligence usage and leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve cybersecurity controls.

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 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.

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City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor