Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen :
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
- 401K with discretionary company match - ( US positions only )
- Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vitality Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
- Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
- Advancement Opportunity.
Position Summary :
Vallen Distribution is committed to delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. We are seeking a talented and experienced IT / Cyber Security Manager to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing our cybersecurity posture, ensuring the protection of assets, compliance with regulations, and alignment with corporate policies. The IT Security Manager will oversee the Security Engineer and Cybersecurity Analyst, combining technical expertise and strategic leadership to strengthen the organization's security posture.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Develop and implement a North American cybersecurity strategy aligned with global corporate goals.Manage and mentor security staff, aligning daily operations with long-term goals.Act as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity issues and initiatives.Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of technical security tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection).Oversee relationships with third-party security providers, ensuring effective delivery of services such as firewall management, Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. Collaborate with vendors to align their services with organizational security objectives and maintain service quality.Develop and enforce patch management policies, ensuring timely application of updates across systems to minimize exposure to threats while maintaining system stability. Collaborate with IT teams to align patching schedules with operational needs and compliance requirements.Monitor the effectiveness of security systems, identify potential vulnerabilities, and implement remediation strategies.Develop, maintain, and execute a robust incident response plan, ensuring rapid identification, containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents.Coordinate incident response efforts across teams to ensure effective resolution and timely updates to stakeholders.Conduct post-incident reviews to identify root causes, assess impact, and implement lessons learned to improve security controls and processes.Oversee threat hunting and proactive monitoring activities to detect potential breaches before they escalate into incidents.Conduct risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001), and support audits.Maintain North America IT Security metrics and reporting.Develop, update and enforce security policies and procedures, collaborating with the team to address emerging threats.Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Application, and Support teams to ensure security is embedded in all aspects of IT operations.Work with IT teams to integrate security into operations and act as the primary liaison with external auditors and vendors.Monitor security trends and evaluate technologies to enhance defenses.Staff Management Responsibilities :
Direct management of a department, section, unit or group involving responsibility for results in terms of cost, methods and personnel. Full accountability for hiring, discipline, discharge, performance appraisals, salary administration, etc.
Job Qualifications :
Education requirement : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid to large-sized enterprise or corporate environment.Strong understanding of network protocols, security, and best practices.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are a plus.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well within a team.Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Commitment to mentorship, teamwork, confidentiality, and documentation.Work Environment & Physical Demands :
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive key-boarding activities.May be required to work in a temperature-controlled space.Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.Regularly required to sit, stand, kneel and bend to work on equipment.May be required to lift up to 20 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Dexterity with hands is required.LI-GS1
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