Cybersecurity & Risk Manager - Hands-On, 50% Travel

DATA GUIDE CABLE CORP; Chicago, Gardner (IL, MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Guide Cable Corp is seeking a Cybersecurity & Risk Manager to join our security team in the Chicago area. This hands-on role focuses on identifying cybersecurity risks and implementing controls across on-premises, cloud, and manufacturing environments.

You will work with IT, operations, and vendors, conduct assessments, configure security tools (firewalls, EDR, SIEM, MFA), lead remediation, and ensure ongoing risk reduction while supporting business continuity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Assess cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps.
• Identify corrective actions and drive remediation to closure.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID.
• Experience with firewalls, EDR, SIEM, MFA, and monitoring tools.
• Experience with vulnerability management and patching.
• Experience in multi-site or OT environments is preferred.
• Ability to balance security with business continuity.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Assess cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps.
• Configure, deploy, and optimize security technologies across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
• Implement and maintain security controls across IT and OT environments.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation activities.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Administer identity and access controls including MFA and conditional access.
• Collaborate with IT teams, Operations, vendors, and third parties on security solutions.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, risk assessments, and remediation records.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

MFA

Vulnerability management

SIEM

EDR

Firewall technologies

Cloud security

OT security

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Firewall technologies

MFA tooling

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

Data Guide Cable Corp is seeking a Cybersecurity & Risk Manager to join our security team in the Chicago area. This hands-on role focuses on identifying cybersecurity risks and implementing controls across on-premises, cloud, and manufacturing environments.

You will work with IT, operations, and vendors, conduct assessments, configure security tools (firewalls, EDR, SIEM, MFA), lead remediation, and ensure ongoing risk reduction while supporting business continuity and regulatory compliance.