Global Technology & IT Security Manager

Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Job summary

Advanced Filtration Systems, Inc. seeks a Global Technology & IT Security Manager to lead a small, skilled team delivering infrastructure, ERP development, BI and IT security across US and EU locations. This hands-on role reports to the General Manager and shapes major IT initiatives.

You will manage budgets, enforce ITIL/NIST/CIS frameworks, oversee incident response and disaster recovery, and lead vendor relationships while fostering collaboration between US and European plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business or related field; 8–10 years IT experience with 3–5 years supervisory.
• Experience implementing ITIL, NIST and CIS frameworks.
• Experience with multi-country deployments preferred.
• Ability to read and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong budget management and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development, security, and maintenance of global IT systems, software, and services.
• Align IT plans with business goals; own global IT budget.
• Proactively engage business to optimize technology use.
• Maintain IT and Cybersecurity policies; manage vulnerability program.
• Own IT Change Management and system integrations.

Skills

IT Security

Leadership

Budget Mgmt

Vendor Mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Incident Response

Disaster Recovery

ERP systems

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Virtualization

Storage

Networking

Firewalls

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Global Technology & IT Security Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Salary Information:

Benefits: All full-time positions are eligible for health, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401k match up to 5%. Please go to this link for more information on our benefits: https://afsifilters.com/opportunities/

Summary:

The Global Technology & IT Security Manager leads a small, skilled team providing exceptional service and support to staff across all technology services, including but not limited to infrastructure management, user support, ERP/application development, business intelligence and IT Security. This is a hands-on, high visibility position that has a unique opportunity to impact the business.

They directly manage IT staff in both US and EU locations and carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, security, and maintenance of all global IT systems, software, and support services.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and execute short and long-term IT business plans aligned with the organizations strategic and fiscal goals; owns and maintains the global IT budget.
• Proactively engages the business to understand how technology can be leveraged to enhance/resolve business issues.
• Maintains all IT and Cybersecurity policies and frameworks to ensure compliance with best industry practices and regulatory requirements; owns the vulnerability management program.
• Looks to continually improve and refine the global IT service catalog.
• Maintains the Incident Response and Disaster Recovery plans/procedures to ensure data protection and continuity of business operations.
• Provides updates to senior leadership regarding Information Technology/Cybersecurity framework adherence, regulatory compliance and other related activities.
• Owns the IT Change Management process, ensuring smooth transitions during technology changes, system integrations, and process improvements.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, Cybersecurity threats, compliance requirements and their applicability to AFSI.
• Manages all Technology and IT Security vendor relationships, systems licensing and maintenance contacts for hardware, software, telecommunications, and office peripheral systems.
• Contributes broad technical know-how, industry experience and best practices to the team.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation and consistency between US and European plants.
• Is accessible by phone and email on an as-needed basis outside of work hours to support the needs of the business.
• Works in a safe manner, following all safety policies and procedures while keeping in mind other’s safety as well.
• Reports any accidents and potentially unsafe conditions or unsafe acts immediately to appropriate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) or equivalent in Information Technology, Business, or related field; 8-10 years of progressive IT experience, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience. Experience implementing and managing frameworks such as ITIL, NIST and CIS. Experience working in multi-country/international application or technology deployments preferred.

• Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos; capable of presenting technical information in a simple and coherent manner to customers, clients, and employees.

• Mathematical Skills:

Strong budget management and fiscal planning/reporting capabilities.

• Computer Skills:

In addition to the computer skills outlined above under Essential Duties and Responsibilities, broad understanding of virtualization, storage and networking technologies, including next generation firewalls and OT network segmentation. Experience with global ERP systems, support and development preferred.

• Other Skills and Abilities:

Able to handle multiple assignments at once and communicate effectively within all levels of the organization. Can acquire and maintain the requisite travel authorizations to visit the Czech Republic.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Advanced Filtration Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.