Global IT Security Leader: AI & Compliance

Promega Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equality and inclusion

Job summary

Promega Corporation in Madison, WI seeks a hands-on senior IT Security leader to protect people, data, and systems worldwide. You will oversee security operations, incident response, risk management, and compliance, while building an AI-enabled, skilled team that partners with the business to make security practical.

This role guides security programs from vulnerability management to zero-trust adoption, ensures audit readiness for ISO 27001/SOC 2, and mentors staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading security operations and incident response in an enterprise.
• Knowledge of AI security and securing AI tool use and data.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF and audits/compliance.
• Strong IAM, endpoint and cloud security, vulnerability practices.

Responsibilities

• Leads, hires, coaches, and develops a team of security professionals, setting clear goals, feedback, and career growth.
• Owns the security operations program, including threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and remediation with AI capabilities.
• Directs incident response activities, maintains incident playbooks, and leads post-incident reviews.
• Drives identity and zero trust adoption, including access governance and MFA.
• Maintains alignment with NIST CSF and regulatory requirements including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and others; ensures audit-ready evidence.
• Partners with IT and business leaders to embed secure-by-design practices in projects and systems.

Skills

Security leadership

Security operations

Incident response

AI security knowledge

Identity & access management

Vulnerability management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Promega Corporation in Madison, WI seeks a hands-on senior IT Security leader to protect people, data, and systems worldwide. You will oversee security operations, incident response, risk management, and compliance, while building an AI-enabled, skilled team that partners with the business to make security practical.

This role guides security programs from vulnerability management to zero-trust adoption, ensures audit readiness for ISO 27001/SOC 2, and mentors staff.