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Cyber Security Operations Manager

The AZEK Company
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Cyber Security Operations Manager

The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK's portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE : AZEK).

We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated. We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

This position can be based at our corporate headquarters in Chicago's West Fulton Market District, as well as at our Wilmington, OH and Scranton, PA manufacturing complexes with a hybrid work schedule.

Position Summary : AZEK is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead all aspects of cyber security operations for the enterprise : incident response, network security, endpoint security, email security, OT security, cloud security, and vulnerability management. You will be expected to lead the incident response function, manage cyber security technologies, monitor and respond to cyber security alerts, develop security operations processes, provide best practice recommendations to stakeholders, and understand the current cyber security threat landscape. This role reports directly to the Chief information Security Officer (CISO) and is a key member of the cyber security team.

Your primary duties and responsibilities will be :

  • Develop and implement comprehensive cyber security strategies aligned with industry best practices and frameworks, including NIST CSF, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Cyber Kill Chain.
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the cyber security team, including managing and responding to incidents, escalated issues from the MSSP, and conducting thorough investigations.
  • Provide leadership in network security, cloud security, vulnerability management, incident response, application security, and OT security, ensuring all functions operate effectively and efficiently.
  • Develop and maintain detailed incident response runbooks, ensuring alignment with external stakeholders and the MSSP.
  • Oversee the deployment and management of security technologies such as SIEM / SOAR, EDR / XDR, IDS / IPS, NAC, email gateways, Azure AD / Active Directory, DAST / SAST, WAF, firewalls, and vulnerability management tools.
  • Collaborate with IT and business units to identify and mitigate security risks, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
  • Drive the development of cyber security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring they are well-communicated and adhered to across the organization.
  • Stay current with emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, providing insights and recommendations to enhance the security posture.
  • Manage and analyze security metrics, producing reports to inform leadership on the state of the organization's security.
  • Lead a team of cyber security professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Act as a mentor and coach, developing the skills and capabilities of team members.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, OT, business units, and third-party vendors, to ensure cohesive security practices.
  • Communicate effectively with senior management, providing clear and concise updates on security initiatives, risks, and strategies.
  • Advocate for security best practices throughout the organization, driving awareness and engagement at all levels.

We believe the successful candidate will have :

  • Minimum of 7 years of hands-on cyber security operations experience, with a track record of success in a leadership role.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GSEC, GCIA, CEH are highly preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of OT / ICS security and experience in managing security for operational technology environments.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a focus on results.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise-level cyber security challenges and solutions, particularly within the manufacturing sector.
  • Core Competencies :

  • Leadership : Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving organizational security goals.
  • Collaboration : Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Action Orientation : Proactively addresses challenges and drives projects to completion.
  • Drive for Results : Committed to delivering measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
  • Business Acumen : Understands the business implications of security decisions and actions.
  • Problem Solving : Demonstrated capability in resolving complex security issues.
  • Vendor Management : Experience managing vendor relationships and assessing third-party security services.
  • Compensation for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role based in Chicago is $145,000 to $155,000. The annual salary for this role based in Wilmington, OH is $130,000 to 140,000. The annual salary for this role based in Scranton, PA is $120,000 to $130,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.

    AZEK provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase program, and a variety of additional voluntary benefit options. For more details, please visit Benefits @ AZEK or Benefits @ AZEK (Spanish Version).

    Are you concerned that you don't meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application."

    Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

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