--- title: "Mid-level Security Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-engineer/locations/chicago-il/mid-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Security Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL # Mid-level Security Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL 60 mid-level security engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 34 employers, led by 94-1687665 Bank of America, National Association, JPMC, and Deloitte6. The middle half of posted salaries runs $105,100–$143,900 a year (median $123,840), from the 88% of listings that disclose pay. 18% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Security Engineer markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 60 : Live security engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 34 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $123,840 : 88% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Mid-level](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)60 jobs Chicago's security engineer market is led by mid-level openings, with 60 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 60 Hiring employers 34 Salary coverage 88% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 33 20 companies · $120,000 median Established employers 16 9 companies · $128,900 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $105,100 P50 $123,840 P75 $143,900 P90 $153,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live mid-level security engineer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security engineer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 60 live roles tracked in this market. - 34 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Security Engineer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 60 security engineer openings across 34 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 60 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers 94-1687665 Bank of America, National Association is one of the most active visible employers, with 11 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative security engineer openings Employer activity · 34 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. 94-1687665 Bank of America, National AssociationStartups & growing teams11Open roles ![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile7Open roles [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Established employers3Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![RLI Insurance Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F66634795b5878abbe1149412%2F6733c22c5ce5d0d010f6f72f_touch-icon-256x256.png&sig=D1VbdLYphhqcl7_UdyTf5tprvF6IRN5E3XiIohcwWKE) RLI Insurance CompanyEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/rlicorp) Baker Tilly (Netherlands) B.V.Startups & growing teams2Open roles Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LPStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Coinflow logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoinflow.cash%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=QXj3taB1yE1vPw915UtGPNZ6Q1v6G6CBuUfcAoZkkEA) CoinflowEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/coinflow)[![CyberArk logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyberark.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F02%2Fcyberark-logo-dark.svg) CyberArkStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/cyberark) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 60 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Lead Cybersecurity Architect, AI/Agentic SecurityMid-levelJPMCChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/lead-cybersecurity-architect-ai-agentic-security-at-jpmc-5a5a06ce-b305-507e-85a3-f69d35dd35db)[Security EngineerMid-levelGuaranteed Rate, Inc.Chicago, Illinois$160,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/security-engineer-at-guaranteed-rate-inc-355b149e-c577-5340-a2cd-d6813a560805)[Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst – Application/Cloud Security Automation - Hybrid 2 Days Chicago, IL - FreeWheelMid-levelComcast India Engineering Center I, LLPChicago, Illinois$107,243Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/sr-cybersecurity-analyst-application-cloud-security-automation-hybrid-d4b81efb-c556-5e3e-bd78-f5dbbd2e35d8)[Director, Cybersecurity Privacy Program LeadMid-levelFTI Consulting LLPChicago, Illinois$145,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/director-cybersecurity-privacy-program-lead-at-fti-consulting-llp-98c64aca-d40f-5296-bf46-cf11771f0d63)[Senior Offensive Security EngineerMid-levelDRWChicago, Illinois$175,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/senior-offensive-security-engineer-at-drw-67ed946f-a19d-508f-b809-59aaa305d5cc)[Principal Product Security EngineerMid-levelSmith+NephewChicago, Illinois$125,500Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/principal-product-security-engineer-at-smith-nephew-09512603-d4bc-50e3-8148-1206673b5495)[Assessments & Exercises - Cybersecurity Solutions EngineerMid-levelJPMCChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 1, 2026](/job/assessments-and-exercises-cybersecurity-solutions-engineer-at-jpmc-2c5c7357-aebc-552f-ada7-cf89fa3ac4bc)[Sr. Security EngineerMid-levelEarly Warning Services, LLCChicago, Illinois$132,000Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/sr-security-engineer-at-early-warning-services-llc-99ccdab7-c4ef-58ef-9841-cda425c6fc4f) [Explore all 60 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Mid-level Security Engineer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many mid-level security engineer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 60 live mid-level security engineer openings from 34 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do mid-level security engineer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $123,840 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $105,100 to $143,900. Based on the 88% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for mid-level security engineer jobs in Chicago? 94-1687665 Bank of America, National Association, JPMC, Deloitte6, and RLI Insurance Company have the most open mid-level security engineer roles here right now, out of 34 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Engineer demand around Chicago. 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