Manager, IT Security

Semtech; Illinois; On-site; USD 91,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry seeks an IT Security Manager to oversee its cybersecurity posture. The role involves incident response, compliance audits, and managing a team of IT security professionals, ensuring innovative practices and employee training. Candidates should have a strong background in cybersecurity and leadership skills, with a competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a professional work environment.
• Experience with ISO 27001, NIST 800 frameworks.
• Management experience with IT Security professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on cybersecurity matters.
• Perform assessments against industry frameworks.
• Manage tools for analyzing cybersecurity events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Cybersecurity Practices

Education

BA or BS Degree

CISSP

Job description

The IT Security Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the overall cybersecurity posture of the Company through the delivery of a comprehensive program of interlinked tools, techniques and processes drawn from industry best practices. Among other duties, the role will actively engage in incident detection and response, process & compliance audits, technical penetration testing and demonstrating strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership and guidance on cybersecurity matters
• Perform assessments against common industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800, etc.) and maintain our current certification status
• Manage available tools for storing and analyzing cybersecurity events / landscapes
• Evaluate, recommend and implement new solutions that enhance security posture
• Evangelize cybersecurity practices throughout the company and coordinate robust employee training
• Develop a working relationship with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage and meaningful engagement in the program
• Define and maintain security reporting and dashboards targeted at senior management
• Manage a team of 2+ IT Security professionals

Qualifications :

• BA or BS Degree (Computer Science is preferred, but not required) and 7+ years of experience in a professional work environment, or equivalent education and experience
• CISSP preferred

At Semtech, we seek innovation and leadership from each and every member of our team. Our goal is to ensure that our talented professionals are equipped with support, resources, and the opportunity to excel. Our pay-for-performance philosophy provides recognition and prestige, coupled with a competitive compensation package.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $91,000 - $167,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining the base salary, including but not limited to : job-related qualifications, skills, education, and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.