IT Security Manager
Columbus, OH (Hybrid) Direct-Hire
Salary Range: $145,000 - $165,000 + a company-performance-based bonus
Job Description: Vaco has an exciting opportunity for an IT Security Manager to join one of our client's Composites business at their Columbus, OH location.
Our client is a global chemical business with sales volume of 320 kte and revenue in excess of $1 billion. The Composites business has 6 manufacturing operations in the US, 1 in Brazil, 4 in Europe, 2 in China along with offices and headquarters in Ohio, Barcelona and Shanghai. The Composites Business primary products include unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs), vinyl ester resins (VERs) and gel coats.
Job Objective The IT Security Manager will lead the Business IT security vision, policies, and implementation. This role has global responsibility of designing, implementing, and maintaining computer and information security systems. The role will
monitor networks and systems to detect any suspicious or hostile activities. The role will implement measures and take actions to defend against malicious attacks. In the case of an incident, the role will lead remediation efforts across the organization.
Key Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to: - Design and implement identity, information, and network infrastructure security policies and procedures
- Track the performance of security measures to protect information, network infrastructure, and computer systems.
- Recommend enhancements to ensure continuous improvement of security measures.
- Ensure clear and secure separation of business "IT" and operations "OT" systems. Consult with operations as required
- Monitor security platform tools to identify suspicious or malicious activity. Take mitigating actions to contain the activity and minimize damage. Facilitate forensics analysis to determine the source of the threat.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with all operating system and software standards
- Provide awareness and coordinate training to employees on information security best practices
Qualifications: - Educated to Degree Level, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT security
- Relevant cybersecurity certification CISSP, SSCP, CISM, GICSP, or ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of a variety of current and emerging technologies
- Understanding of current threats and trends in security
- Any networking certification a plus
- Proven history designing and implementing security strategies
- Proven experience in securing SCADA, ICS, and other OT environments
- Strong knowledge and understanding of IT and OT cyber security best practices
- Demonstrable working knowledge of IP networking
- Experience of risk analysis and conducting risk assessments.
- Experience implementing identity and access management policies and procedures
- Experience with threat management and analysis, malware, and anti-virus solutions to include monitoring and remediation
- Experience designing and implementing secure networks to include LAN, WAN, VPN, and DMZ solutions
- Experience managing Office 365 security
- Manufacturing / OT environment experience a plus
- Azure experience a plus