Cyber Defense Director

McLane Company, Inc; Temple (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc is seeking a leader for their cyber defense program, focusing on modernizing security capabilities across IT and Operational Technology. This hybrid position requires reporting to the office three days a week. Ideal candidates will have extensive IT experience and proven leadership in complex cyber defense environments.

Join McLane to drive innovation and work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) plans, and paid time off from day one.

Qualifications

• 15+ years IT experience; 10+ years in cybersecurity engineering.
• Proven leader of enterprise cyber defense across IT and OT.
• Deep expertise in cloud security and secure architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cyber defense strategy across various environments.
• Modernize and integrate security platforms for improved visibility.
• Define secure architecture standards and review processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Leadership in enterprise cyber defense

Cloud security

Zero Trust architecture

Identity and Access Management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Master’s preferred

CISSP/CISM/CCSP certification

Tools

EDR/XDR

IAM

Cloud Security Posture Management

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Drive the future of cyber defense at McLane. We're seeking a strategic, hands‑on leader to own and scale our enterprise‑wide cyber defense program across IT and Operational Technology (OT). You'll modernize security capabilities, embed secure architecture, and strengthen detection and response across a highly distributed, mission‑critical environment.

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50‑minute radius from Temple, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead enterprise cyber defense strategy across network, data, endpoint, email, Microsoft, cloud, and GRC engineering.
• Modernize and integrate security platforms to improve visibility, reduce tool sprawl, and elevate prevention/detection.
• Define and enforce secure architecture across enterprise, identity (IAM), cloud, and OT environments.
• Embed security into design via standards, reference architectures, and formal review processes.
• Partner with the Fusion Center to strengthen telemetry, detection coverage, and response alignment.
• Advance identity‑centric security (Zero Trust, least privilege, lifecycle automation).
• Lead OT/IoT security across distribution centers and automation environments (segmentation, visibility, monitoring).
• Align OT security to Purdue Model, NIST CSF, IEC 62443; expand telemetry into centralized monitoring.
• Build and scale high‑performing engineering teams; oversee deployment and lifecycle of security technologies.

What We’re Looking For:

• 15+ years IT experience; 10+ years in cybersecurity engineering/architecture/defense.
• Proven leader of enterprise cyber defense across IT + OT in complex, distributed environments.
• Deep expertise in EDR/XDR, cloud security (CSPM/CNAPP), Zero Trust, IAM, and secure architecture.
• Track record modernizing platforms, reducing risk, and improving detection/response outcomes.
• Strong influencer and communicator – able to translate complex concepts for all audiences.
• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity/CS/IT (Master’s preferred); CISSP/CISM/CCSP a plus.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job‑related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e‑commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry‑defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people‑centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location: United States – Texas – Temple

Work Locations: 31st Street Temple TX, 3407 S 31st Street, Temple, 76502

Business Unit: IS970

Job: Information Technology

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift: 1st – Day

Employee Status: Regular