U.S. Citizenship Required Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Lead Preschool Teacher

Company: St. Thomas The Apostle School

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 28, 2025

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Active Playful Learning, 21st Century learning and a student centered philosophy.

MIG Welder

Company: Suburban Welding and Steel

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Apr 26, 2025

Welding classes and/or technical training is a plus but not required. Our ideal candidate should be proficient in MIG welding (in and out of position ideally)…

TIG Welder/Fabricator

Company: Suburban Welding and Steel

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Apr 26, 2025

Our ideal candidate should be proficient in all aspects of TIG welding and be able to set and adjust their own machine as needed.

Stick Welder/Fabricator

Company: Suburban Welding and Steel

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Apr 26, 2025

Our ideal candidate should be proficient in all aspects of Stick welding as well as carbon arc cutting (arc gouging) and be able to set and adjust their own…

Data Control Officer | Security (Access Control)

Company: Sitemetric

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Sitemetric provides construction owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and workers data, hardware, software, and tech-enabled services in combinations…

Retail Sales and Store Support

Company: Jewel Osco

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for U.S. Citizenship Required tech roles by seniority?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs) $70k–$100k; mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $100k–$150k; senior‑level (5+ yrs) $150k–$250k. Contractors may add signing bonuses and relocation packages, especially for DoD projects.
What skills and certifications are essential for these positions?
Core certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, PMP, and DoD CMMC. Technical stack: C++, Python, Java, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and GRC tools. Knowledge of FIPS 140‑2, NIST SP 800‑53, and secure coding practices is mandatory.
Can I work remotely in U.S. Citizenship Required roles?
Remote work is allowed for non‑classified tasks and many contractor positions. For clearance holders, on‑site presence is required for classified briefings, but secure VPN access lets analysts perform most duties from approved locations.
What career progression paths exist in this field?
Typical paths: Analyst → Senior Analyst → Lead Analyst → Program Manager → Project Director. For engineers: Software Engineer → Lead Engineer → Engineering Manager → Technical Director. Advancement often requires additional certifications and demonstrated leadership on multi‑vendor projects.
What industry trends are shaping U.S. Citizenship Required tech careers?
AI/ML integration in defense systems, quantum encryption research, autonomous vehicle platforms, cloud migration to GovCloud, and heightened focus on cyber‑resilience under the DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Budget increases for cyberwarfare and AI initiatives drive hiring.

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