Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Integration Section Manager (Public Service Administrator)
Chicago, IL, US, 60602
Job Requisition ID: 52127
Opening Date:
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $8,000-$10,000/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Position Statement: Join our team at IEMA-OHS as we seek a Section Manager to lead our Cybersecurity Section! In this role, you will be a key collaborator alongside the Assistant Deputy Director of Homeland Security in defining a visionary path for Homeland Security within the State of Illinois. You will be entrusted with overseeing the daily operations of the Cybersecurity Section, working diligently to formulate and implement crucial Homeland Security policies and procedures. Your role will extend to the development of a unified statewide for Cybersecurity, demonstrating your commitment to a safer Illinois. Serving as a trusted liaison, you will foster strong relationships with officials at various levels, from City to Federal, as well as private industry stakeholders, contributing to a harmonious and productive collaboration. This multifaceted position presents a unique opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on the safety and security of the State of Illinois. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the Cybersecurity Section Manager position with IEMA-OHS!
Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy, and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Sets policies, procedures, and objectives for the Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Integration Section and determines the means by which the section achieves its policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Ensures the Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Integration Section operates effectively and efficiently both internally and externally.
- Prepares budgets and strategic plans for the Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Integration Section.
- Serves as a full-line supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Eight (8) years of professional experience planning and directing the implementation of programs/units/initiatives in a cybersecurity, information technology, or risk management role.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, handle last-minute changes and multiple tasks.
- Three (3) years of experience developing comprehensive strategic, operational, and technical guidance.
- Three (3) years of professional experience with most of the work including projects directly related to cybersecurity, program management, policy analysis, public-private coordination, or a combination thereof.
- Master’s Degree with courses in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or CompTIA Security+.
- Three (3) years of experience with incident response, digital forensics, threat hunting, or risk assessment.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard of declarations of liberal leave or government disclosure due to weather, protest, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p
Headquarter Location: 69 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois, 60602
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: EMA.JOBS@illinois.gov
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago