Security Consultant Jobs in Illinois

A Security Consultant is a professional expert who safeguards a company's value by identifying security risks, developing secure systems, and implementing measures to protect against data breaches, cyber attacks, and other threats. Their tasks often include conducting security audits, developing security protocols, training staff, defining access privileges, and monitoring security violations. They also provide advice on the latest technology and procedures to optimize security and reduce risks. Some specific skills required for this job include risk management, computer forensics, ethical hacking, and knowledge of laws and regulations related to information security.

Prior to becoming a Security Consultant, one might have held roles such as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or Information Security Analyst. These positions provide a solid foundation in understanding system vulnerabilities and ways to combat potential threats. Essential certifications for a Security Consultant may include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). These certifications demonstrate a high level of expertise and commitment to staying updated on latest security trends.

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Staff Security Analyst, Business Technology

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology-anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet...

Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago

As a Mandiant Principal Strategic Security Consultant, you will lead and support projects on behalf of clients that assess, test, or build their security programs....

Senior SAP Security Analyst to support role-based access in SAP Fiori and upgrades to SAP S/4 HANA Job Type: Contract Positions to fill: 1 Start Date: Mar 21, 2025 Job End Date: Mar 20, 2026 Pay...

Security Coordinator

  • Geneva, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Geneva, IL
  • 3 days ago

Physical ability to stand and walk during much of work shift patrolling hospital buildings andĀ Grounds Preferred: Previous supervisor/management experience Military and/or Law Enforcement experience...

Industrial Security Analyst/Principal Industrial Security Analyst

  • Roselle, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Roselle, IL
  • 5 days ago

CDSE Industrial Security Training - FSO for Possessing Facilities, Security Specialist, etc. Industrial Security Professional Certifications - SPeD SFPC, NCMS ISP, etc....

Principal Industrial Security Analyst

  • Roselle, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Roselle, IL
  • 5 days ago

CDSE Industrial Security Training - FSO for Possessing Facilities, Security Specialist, etc. Industrial Security Professional Certifications - SPeD SFPC, NCMS ISP, etc....

Safety & Security Coordinator

  • Joliet, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 5 days ago

Why we will love you Pay:$23.83 You take great pride in keeping people safe, healthy, and happy in their workplace. You believe, like we do, that a better life at work equals a better life. What...

Senior Security Analyst I

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Develops and implements standards and procedures meant to protect organizational data assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction. Job Responsibilities: Assesses and...

Role Name: Google Cloud Platform - Data Security and Governance Location: WA Area Key Responsibilities: Design and implement security architectures for Google Cloud Platform workloads, ensuring...

Incident Response Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

About the job As a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats....

Security Analyst - IoT, Medical & Industrial Devices

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 7 days ago

Perform code review in customer offices or UL premises to analyze the evaluated product. Once the vulnerability analysis is done the engineer defines the test plan with the project leader. Perform...

Assurance Operations - Senior Security Analyst (IC3)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago

Work You'll Do: Monitor incoming event queues using security management tools. Identify, categorize, prioritize, and investigate correlated events....

Transportation Security Consultant

  • Evanston, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 10 days ago

Compensation for the Transportation Security Consultant Includes: + Salary range of $85,000 - $125,000....

Senior Incident Response Security Consultant, Mandiant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

Google Senior Incident Response Security Consultant, Mandiant in Chicago , Illinois Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical...

Homeland Security Consultant

  • Evanston, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications for the Homeland Security Consultant Include: + Bachelor-s degree. + 7+ years of experience in homeland security, law enforcement, intelligence analysis, emergency management, or counterterrorism...

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Security Consultant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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In a digital world where cyber attacks are increasing, Security by Design is crucial in helping to make systems as secure as possible. On this four-week course from RMIT University, youll gain the...
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Salary for Security Consultant Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Security Consultants in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.5%
Master's Degree
16.3%
High School or GED
15.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Some College
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.4%
Some High School
0.7%


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