Security Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

A Security Coordinator is a professional responsible for orchestrating and implementing security measures in an organization. They play a pivotal role in maintaining safe and secure environments for employees and customers by establishing and enforcing security protocols. They are tasked with monitoring and controlling access to the organization's premises, coordinating responses to security incidents, and conducting regular security assessments. Their job also entails developing and implementing security policies and procedures, providing security training to staff, and ensuring compliance with the law and organizational policies.

Important skills for a Security Coordinator include strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle stress effectively. Knowledge of security systems and procedures, emergency response planning, and physical security principles is integral. Certifications can range from Certified Protection Professional (CPP) to Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), or a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Prior to becoming a Security Coordinator, individuals may have roles such as a Security Officer, Security Analyst, or Security Supervisor, which provide the foundational knowledge and experience necessary for the role.

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SAP GRC Security Consultant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Role : SAP GRC Security Consultant Location : Chicago, IL REMOTE LinkedIn NEEDED Kindly refrain from submitting the profile of the consultant whose prior experience includes full-time/Contract...

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Cyber Security Consultant

  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 1 day ago

Technical Skills: Networking: Understanding network architectures, protocols, and security controls is crucial for securing data transmission and access. Operating Systems: Familiarity with...

Security Consultant I

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at AFFILIATED ENGINEERS INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Security Consultant I Job ID 2025-5049 Job Location US-IL-Chicago Overview Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a...

Security Consultant Intern

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Effective skills to help you flourish: Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Engineering, or a related field....

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Strategist to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team. In this role you will work across our most complex and strategic customers....

IT Infrastructure and Security Coordinator

  • Niles, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 4 days ago

Join our team and become our new IT Infrastructure and Security Coordinator, responsible for monitoring, remediation, and upkeep of IT infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery systems....

Security Analyst

  • Highland Park, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 5 days ago

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a Security Analyst in Lake Forest, IL to support the Business Impact Analysis execution & maintenance. 100% remote work allowed. Please submit resume to ref job...

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Associate Security Analyst, Risk and Security

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Company Description PG Forsta is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industriesa status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to...

Cyber Security Consultant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Data Protection and Privacy, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Security Incident Detection and Response, and Identity and Access Management...

Cyber Security Consultant

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 6 days ago

Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Data Protection and Privacy, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Security Incident Detection and Response, and Identity and Access Management...

Security Operations Coordinator II

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

The Enterprise Security Operations Coordinator (ESOC) coordinates the processes of the ECR and is responsible for real-time monitoring of physical security, coordinating incident response and investigation...

Third Party Risk Security Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

Third Party Management (TPMO) is responsible for design and execution of the Third Party risk management program in line with regulatory expectations, Third Party Risk Management Policy, and Third...

Security Analyst

  • Effingham, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Effingham, IL
  • 13 days ago

DLP, SOC, AI) Perform Physical security safeguard assessments (Clean Desk, Red Flag, Physical Access Report, ATM Review, etc.)...

Security Analyst - 319686

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 15 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

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Security Analyst

  • Westchester, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westchester, IL
  • 30+ days ago

About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial...

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Salary for Security Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Security Coordinators in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.6%
Master's Degree
16.4%
High School or GED
15.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Some College
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.4%
Some High School
0.7%


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