Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Integration Section Manager; Public Service Administrator

Job Requisition : 52127
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
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.

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.

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