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Security Control Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Security Officer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Maintain constant communications with the Security Control Center. * Assist clinical staff with psychiatric patient restraint; monitor and physically mitigating combative or potentially combative ...

Senior Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

As part of a small team, this role provides security guidance across the technology environment, helping to mature the security control framework, develop tailored solutions, and strengthen overall ...

Senior Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

As part of a small team, this role provides security guidance across the technology environment, helping to mature the security control framework, develop tailored solutions, and strengthen overall ...

Senior Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

As part of a small team, this role provides security guidance across the technology environment, helping to mature the security control framework, develop tailored solutions, and strengthen overall ...

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

They ensure that cross-functional business processes are in place for cloud security control engineering and implementation, with proper visibility and approvals. The engineer begins to influence ...

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

They ensure that cross-functional business processes are in place for cloud security control engineering and implementation, with proper visibility and approvals. The engineer begins to influence ...

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

They ensure that cross-functional business processes are in place for cloud security control engineering and implementation, with proper visibility and approvals. The engineer begins to influence ...

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How much do security control jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for security control in Chicago, IL is $18.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $19.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Security Control vs Security Analyst?

AspectSecurity ControlSecurity Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISACompTIA Security+, CISSP, GIAC
Work EnvironmentImplementing and managing security measures, often in security operations centers or IT departmentsMonitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, often in security operations or cybersecurity teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries to establish security policies and controlsCommonly employed in cybersecurity teams to analyze threats and vulnerabilities

Security Control professionals focus on implementing and managing security measures to protect organizational assets, while Security Analysts monitor and analyze security events to identify and respond to threats. Both roles are essential in cybersecurity, often working together within security teams to ensure comprehensive protection.

Infographic showing various Security Control job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,034 per year, or $18.8 per hour.
Security & Compliance Analyst

Security & Compliance Analyst

Zion Cloud Solutions

Chicago, IL • On-site

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Position: Security & Compliance Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: Full-Time / Long Term Contract With potential extension.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Security & Compliance Analyst to help keep a large, regulated technology environment secure, compliant, and audit-ready. You'll monitor and assess security controls, maintain compliance documentation, and work across security, IT, and delivery teams to make sure standards are not just written down but actually met. This is a hands-on role for someone who thinks in terms of controls, evidence, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

  • Conduct periodic security control assessments aligned to NIST 800-53.
  • Review, maintain, and update system security plans and compliance documentation.
  • Monitor access logs and coordinate vulnerability scans across systems and applications.
  • Support audit readiness and reporting activities, including FedRAMP.
  • Track and support remediation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) findings.
  • Validate identity and access governance controls and support access management reviews.
  • Communicate risks, gaps, and remediation status clearly to both technical teams and leadership.

The ideal Security & Compliance Analyst

The qualities that matter most for this role:

  • Detail-oriented and thorough: You're meticulous with controls, evidence, and documentation, and you make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
  • A clear communicator: You translate technical risk and compliance findings into plain language that both engineers and leadership can act on.
  • Audit and evidence minded: You think in terms of controls, proof, and traceability, and you keep the environment audit-ready at all times.
  • Proactive and risk-aware: You anticipate gaps and raise issues early, rather than reacting after something goes wrong.
  • Collaborative: You work across security, IT, and delivery teams to get controls implemented, not just recommended.
  • High integrity: You're trusted with sensitive data and you hold the line on standards, even under pressure.

What you bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
  • 5+ years in security compliance and risk management (senior-level).
  • Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and FERPA standards.
  • Experience with security control assessments, system security plans, and POA&M remediation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

  • FedRAMP audit-readiness and reporting experience.
  • Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) and identity governance (IGA) platforms (e.g., Okta, SailPoint).
  • Healthcare, Medicaid, or public-sector compliance experience.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, Security+).