AVIATION SECURITY ENGINEER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Aviation Security Engineer, GY12

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

MIS Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $115,992

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on August 11, 2025.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Network Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot network hardware and software to ensure optimal performance and availability. Collaborate with IT teams to redesign, optimize, and integrate the network infrastructure to align with evolving business needs.

* Perform routine network performance analyses to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

* Maintain deep technical expertise in networking and security technologies, including router, switching, and firewalls.

* Lead or contribute to complex projects involving the integration of multiple technologies across various disciplines.

* Diagnose and resolve critical and recurring issues related to network availability, security, performance, and connectivity-both on-site and remotely.

* Research, evaluate, and propose emerging technologies that enhance and future-proof the current network environment.

* Develop enforce security policies, and best practice security measures for IT environment: including but not limited to network & firewall rules, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SaaS resources and endpoints.

* Investigate security incidents, validate vulnerabilities, and work with the IT Security Specialist team to assess risks.

* Collaborate with the IT Director, IT Security Manager, and Assistant IT Director to align security efforts with organizational goals.

* Monitor security tools and alerts, analyze data to detect potential threats, and investigate anomalies.

* Design, implement, and optimize security solutions to safeguard systems, networks, and operational technology (OT).

* Conduct vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and other security assessments to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

* Document incident findings, root causes, and resolutions to improve future incident response and prevention.

* Provide mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable environment.

* Manage and optimize security infrastructure, ensuring systems are resilient and defenses are continuously updated.

* Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership to support the evolving security landscape

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 8420 W. Bryn Mawr 8th FL

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Seven (7) years of work experience in information security, network architecture, engineering, application development, or designing and deploying security solutions,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in information security, network architecture, engineering, application development, or designing and deploying security solutions,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in information security, network architecture, engineering, application development, or designing and deploying security solutions,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of work experience in information security, network architecture, engineering, application development, or designing and deploying security solutions Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualification.

NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.

NOTE: Must be flexible to travel to Midway Airport, based on operational needs.

NOTE: This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of hire.

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat

Assessment.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Preference may be given to applicants who possess professional IT security, firewall, and network certifications.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor