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IT Security Director

Griffith Laboratories
Alsip, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

IT Security Director

Alsip, IL, USA Req #3570 Friday, January 24, 2025

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.

The Head of IT Security is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive IT security strategy to protect the company's information assets, infrastructure, and systems. This role involves managing a team of IT security professionals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and mitigating security risks.

Key Roles & Responsibilities : What are the core elements of the job duties, the primary day-to-day responsibilities & activities

  • Develop and Implement Security Policies :

Create and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and protocols.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Experience developing and implementing internal company security controls and road maps.
  • Risk Management :
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.

  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
  • Security Operations :
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT security team.

  • Monitor security systems, networks, and applications for potential threats.
  • Respond to and manage security incidents and breaches.
  • Collaboration :
  • Work closely with other departments, such as Finance, HR, and Legal, to ensure integrated security measures.

  • Coordinate with external partners, including vendors and law enforcement agencies, as needed.
  • Compliance and Audits :
  • Ensure the company complies with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

  • Manage and prepare for internal and external security audits.
  • Incident Response :
  • Develop and maintain an incident response plan.

  • Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation and remediation.
  • Security Awareness :
  • Develop and implement security awareness training programs for employees.

  • Promote a culture of security within the organization.
  • Reporting :
  • Regularly report on the status of IT security to senior management.

  • Provide recommendations for improvements and updates to security measures.
  • Functional Knowledge : Describe breadth and depth of knowledge of functional work and activities required

  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
  • In-depth understanding of network security, application security, and data protection.
  • Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems, and encryption.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security, endpoint security and identity and access management (IAM)
  • Business Expertise : Describe knowledge and expertise required about the business and industry in which the business functions

  • Experience in the food manufacturing industry is a plus.
  • Project Management : Proven experience in managing large-scale security projects and initiatives.
  • Crisis Management : Strong background in crisis management and business continuity planning.
  • Vendor Management : Experience in managing relationships with security vendors and service providers.
  • Communication Skills : Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and execute long-term security strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Innovation : Track record of implementing innovative security solutions and staying ahead of emerging threats.
  • Leadership : Describe the nature of leadership required and guidance provided to others

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Recruit, train, and manage a team of IT security professionals.
  • Provide guidance and support to ensure the team's effectiveness.
  • Problem Solving : Describe the level of analytical thinking required to perform the job

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Impact : Describe the level of responsibility and resulting impact on the business

    Key role to protect the overall Griffith business from cybersecurity threats and attacks. Without a strong security position, the organization can be exposed to cyber-attacks and negative financial impacts.

    Interpersonal Skills : Describe the level and type of "people skills" that are normally required to do the job

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Building partnerships within the global IT teams and ensuring Griffith defined security standards are being followed.
  • Holding IT teams accountable for complianncy
  • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics : race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

    In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and / or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

    Other details

  • Job Family IT Administration
  • Job Function Administration
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $142,000.00
  • Travel Required Yes
  • Travel % 20
  • Required Education Bachelor's Degree
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