INFORMATION SECURITY LEAD - Cybersecurity Operations
Chicago
Monday, 23 February 2026
Number of Positions: 1(Additional vacancies pending budget approval possible)Starting Salary: $153,000 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm 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 – 4:00 pm (flexible) THIS POSITION IS NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE