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Security Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$78K - $119K/yr

Role Overview We are looking to hire a senior fully technical, hands-on Security Engineer who can take a security requirement and turn it into a working control, then tune it, monitor it, and improve ...

Employee The Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation and support of enterprise and data center wide voice and data security solutions that align with the architecture and ...

Security Engineering & Architecture Design, implement, and maintain technical security controls across infrastructure, cloud, SaaS, and endpoint platforms. * Evaluate emerging technologies, security ...

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What you'll do as a Security Engineer II at Akuna: Akuna is seeking a driven Security Engineer II to safeguard our systems, data, and assets against a threat landscape increasingly shaped by AI on ...

What you'll do as a Security Engineer II at Akuna: Akuna is seeking a driven Security Engineer II to safeguard our systems, data, and assets against a threat landscape increasingly shaped by AI on ...

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$114K - $156K/yr

The Senior Offensive Security Engineer, Commercial Products will perform hands-on offensive security testing across Ecolab's commercial digital product portfolio. This role will focus on technical ...

Staff Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$145K - $195K/yr

As a Staff Cloud Security Engineer, you are the most senior individual contributor responsible for the security of our cloud platform. You will set the technical direction for how we secure workloads ...

IL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) The Opportunity This role works directly with Department of Defense stakeholders, cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, software developers ...

The Senior Offensive Security Engineer, Commercial Products will perform hands-on offensive security testing across Ecolab's commercial digital product portfolio. This role will focus on technical ...

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How much do security developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for security developer in Illinois is $113,812.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,700.00 and $131,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges security developers face when integrating security measures into software development projects?

Security Developers often encounter challenges such as balancing robust security requirements with project deadlines and usability demands. They must work closely with software engineers, product managers, and IT teams to ensure that security controls are effectively embedded without hindering functionality or performance. Staying up-to-date with rapidly evolving security threats and compliance regulations is also crucial. Addressing vulnerabilities early in the development cycle and fostering a culture of security awareness across teams are key aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a security developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Security Developer, you need strong programming skills, a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with security tools such as static code analyzers, vulnerability scanners, and certifications like CEH or CISSP are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software systems that protect organizations from cyber threats.

What is a security developer?

Security Developers are specialized software engineers who focus on creating, integrating, and maintaining secure software systems. They design applications with security in mind from the outset, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing safeguards such as encryption, authentication, and secure coding practices. Their responsibilities often include conducting security assessments, responding to security incidents, and collaborating with other teams to ensure that software meets security standards throughout the development lifecycle.
Infographic showing various Security Developer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,812 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Senior Security Engineer, Enterprise Security

Braze

Chicago, IL

$118K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Senior Security Engineer on the Enterprise Security team, you'll protect Braze employees, their assets, and work locations using various tools and technologies. Your responsibilities include investigating malware and advanced threats, implementing DLP in a variety of solutions, securing SAAS applications, hardening internal configurations, proposing security architecture enhancements, and developing alerts & reports.

In this role you will build, maintain, and document essential security infrastructure operating at the center of cloud operations, product, app security, and system architecture. That includes developing and enforcing policies, collaborating with other business units to enhance SIEM capabilities, and reviewing business partner technologies for security improvements.

This role allows for collaboration with technical stakeholders to further expand upon forensics, Threat investigations, Malware investigations, IAM, SSO, MDM, password management, and vulnerability remediation. Take charge of securing communications, facilitating compliance, and deploying automation. You'll operate independently and collaboratively to implement protective systems and mentor junior associates in security concepts.

As a senior team member, you'll help build functionality for a high-scale, growing customer base, collaborate with diverse security professionals, address unique security challenges, participate in on-call rotations, and respond to critical incidents.

On-call rotation and working with Security and Engineering resources to help respond to critical incidents and escalations is an active part of this role.

Responsibilities:

  • As a Senior Security Engineer - Enterprise security, your primary focus will be to Design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect Braze's users and infrastructure
  • You will need an in-depth understanding of enterprise networking, architecture, and modern user & cloud tech stack. You will be responsible for taking an active role in developing, facilitating, and implementing security infrastructure designed to scale with the organizations growing needs
  • You will need an in-depth understanding of enterprise networking, architecture, and modern user & cloud tech stack. You will be responsible for taking an active role in developing, facilitating, and implementing security infrastructure designed to scale with the organizations growing needs
  • You will need to be adaptable. The braze ecosystem develops fast and at times you will act as a secondary knowledge resource for other areas of security including app sec, compliance, cloud security, and system security
  • You will be working to help expand SIEM capabilities by configuring detections and enhancing alerting. You will be working within SaaS applications and automation technologies to develop and document new processes, implement policy control and enforcement, and align with key business stake holders to drive security initiatives
  • You will have the freedom to implement automation systems to assist in detections and reporting, and be responsible for prioritizing ingestion and maintaining system operability
  • As a senior member of the team, you will work with us to build new functionality that will make it easier, faster, and safer to build for a high scale, growing customer base, and expanding technology footprint
  • You will be working with a team of security professionals from varied backgrounds to solve first-in-industry security challenges and fill the use cases of our organization
  • You will also be a part of an on-call rotation and work with Security and Engineering resources to help respond to critical incidents and escalations regarding your responsible domain
  • This role is a key decision maker regarding internal product and system deployments
  • Guide and perform security activities including vulnerability testing and analysis, design and implementation of new solutions/features and investigation into security events
  • Ensure teams are implementing applications/environments in compliance of defined security policies based on risk avoidance and security best practices
  • Make recommendations on toolset and process modifications and improvements and production IT security support
  • Perform the Evaluation and Recommendation of current and future technology solutions to mitigate risk to the business
  • Participate in documentation and adherence to Security Policies and Operating Procedures

WHO YOU ARE

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Security Engineering experience with a strong focus on enterprise security, network security, endpoint security
  • 3+ years of experience working in a corporate security organization/environment with hands on, technical, user facing implementation
  • Prior experience working as a technical authority in a team environment
  • A self-starter with great communication and organizational skills
  • Professional experience with the modern tech stack and protecting SaaS applications. Direct technical and hands on experience with securing Email, Mac endpoints, IAM, Crowdstrike EDR, Enterprise networking security ( both endpoint and infra ), and forensics
  • Conduct end-to-end security reviews of SaaS applications, data flow analysis, Technical architecture, authentication and authorization controls, and contractual security requirements, to ensure third-party tools meet organizational security standards
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous tuning of forensics, programs across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, including policy development, incident triage, data classification alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to prevent unauthorized exfiltration of sensitive data

Bonus:

  • Cloud security experience
  • AI security
  • Technical Security Certifications that delve deeper than high level concepts

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $128,900 and $180,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $143,200 and $200,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.