Trusted Advisor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Entry‑level (0‑2 years) salaries range from $90k to $110k, with annual bonuses up to 10% and modest equity. Mid‑level (3‑6 years) earn $120k‑$150k, 15% bonus, and 0.5%–1% equity. Senior (7+ years) typically command $160k‑$200k+, 20% bonus, and 1%–3% equity, plus performance shares.

Core technical skills: Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), vulnerability management (Qualys, Nessus), SIEM (Splunk), and continuous compliance tooling (ServiceNow Security Operations). Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, SOC 2 Auditor, GDPR Data Protection Officer, and cloud‑specific badges like AWS Certified Security – Specialty.

Approximately 60% of Trusted Advisor roles support full‑time remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies often require on‑site visits only for audit or incident response, allowing flexibility for candidates nationwide.

Typical trajectory: Security Analyst → Cloud Governance Specialist → Senior Consultant → Director of Security & Compliance → Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or Chief Privacy Officer. Alternately, move into product security or AI ethics leadership within a SaaS company.

Key trends: Zero‑trust architecture adoption, continuous compliance driven by AI‑based policy engines, cloud‑native security (CIS Benchmarks for containers), supply‑chain risk management, and sustainability compliance (ISO 14001, ESG reporting). These trends demand advisors who blend technical expertise with strategic business insight.