Top Cybersecurity Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead and scale an AI Security incubation team to drive technical GTM, recruit and mentor principal AI security specialists, build repeatable POVs and sales playbooks, advise C-level customers on secure AI deployments (RAG, agents, prompt workflows), and channel field insights into product and engineering roadmaps while supporting high-value deals.

Lead and mentor a small IT security engineering team to deploy and operate enterprise-grade Zero Trust security across networks, endpoints, applications, and cloud. Drive Customer Zero initiatives, manage cross-functional security projects, optimize policies (SSL decryption, segmentation, access control), and serve as an internal subject-matter expert.

Lead ThreatLabz research engagement and messaging: translate threat telemetry into compelling content, orchestrate launches with cross-functional teams, build information-sharing partnerships, and enable sales with intelligence-driven assets to drive authority and market leadership.

Lead and scale a global SecOps Technical Success organization to drive post-implementation value, adoption, retention, and expansion for enterprise customers. Align technical strategy with business outcomes, build customer success plans for strategic accounts, resolve technical challenges, influence product roadmaps, and leverage AI-driven analytics to improve customer health and growth.

Drive technical sales for state, local government and education customers: present Zscaler solutions, lead end-to-end technical sales, run Proofs of Value, architect Zero Trust transformations, and collaborate internally to ensure customer success.

Investigate and remediate customer security incidents using EDR, network, and identity telemetry. Own incident lifecycle from detection through containment and remediation, develop remediation plans and reports, collaborate with detection, intelligence, and product teams, and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Assist in monitoring insider risks, support data protection, investigate security alerts, and maintain operational governance in a security team.

The Phishing Analyst-SkillBridge Intern will assist in threat detection and analysis, focusing on phishing attempts. Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating threats using AI and collaborating with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures.

This intern role in Federal Security Operations focuses on cybersecurity, project tracking, and maintaining relationships with customer stakeholders in a mission-driven environment.

Architect and validate technical solutions for major enterprise accounts, lead the technical sales process, run end-to-end Proofs of Value, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve critical customer security challenges.