IT Security Systems Manager

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Purpose:

The IT Security Manager performs two core functions for the company. The first is overseeing the operations of the company’s security solutions through management of the organization’s security resources. The second is establishing an enterprise security stance through policy, architecture and training processes. Secondary tasks will include the selection of appropriate security solutions, and oversight of any vulnerability audits and assessments. The IT Security Manager is expected to interface with peers in the application and infrastructure departments as well as with the leaders of the business units to both share the corporate security vision with those individuals and to solicit their involvement in achieving higher levels of enterprise security through information sharing and cooperation.

This is a hybrid position that allows for a combination of work from home and regular in-office hours at our Corporate office in Louisville, KY.

Job Functions/Accountabilities:

Strategy & Planning

• Create and maintain an IT Security organization.
• Create and maintain the company’s security architecture design.
• Create, and maintain the company’s security awareness training program.
• Create and maintain the company’s security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures).
• Create and maintain the company’s Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan, where appropriate.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
• Select and acquire additional security solutions and resources or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall company security as per the company’s existing procurement processes.
• Oversee the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and resources and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the company’s security documents specifically.

Operational Management

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through company workstations, servers and other systems and in databases and other data repositories.
• Ensure the enforcement of company security documents.
• Supervise all investigations into problematic activity and provide on-going communication with senior management.
• Supervise the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits.
• Perform regular security awareness training for all employees to ensure consistently high levels of compliance with enterprise security documents.
• Engage in ongoing communications with peers in the application and infrastructure departments as well as the various business groups to ensure company-wide understanding of security goals, to solicit feedback and to foster cooperation.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science is required. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• One or more of the following certifications is required:
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification
  • GIAC Security Leadership Certification
  • ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security
  • (ISC)2 SCCP
  • (ISC)2 CISSP
  • (ISC)2 ISSAP

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an IT Security or related role.
• Experience with enterprise security architecture design.
• Experience in enterprise security document creation.
• Designing and delivering employee security awareness training.
• Developing Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Managing security vendors and/or NOCs or similar
• Experience with Microsoft on-premise and cloud security offerings around MS365
• Working technical knowledge of Cisco Security technology.
• Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.
• Familiarity with Windows server and client operating systems
• Familiarity with Citrix, Salesforce, SAP, IIS, .NET, Yokogawa

Special Qualifications:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Hand-on attitude with ability to effectively delegate.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Benefits:

Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.

Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.