Manager, IT Security

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contribution

Paid Time Off including holidays and parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors in Southfield, Michigan is seeking a Manager of IT Security to lead a team focused on safeguarding sensitive data through robust AWS security and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills and technical expertise in information security, particularly within AWS environments. A proactive approach to compliance and team development is essential. Exceptional benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience managing security teams required.
• 6 years in information security or security engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the IT Security team.
• Implement security controls across AWS environments.
• Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program.
• Collaborate with development operations and engineering teams.

Skills

AWS security services expertise

Information Security Management

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

AWS tools (IAM, GuardDuty)

SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel)

Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Job description

Overview

The Manager, IT Security, is a key leadership role within the IT Security organization, reporting directly to the Director, Information Security. This position is responsible for leading a team of IT Security Analysts and driving the implementation, optimization, and ongoing governance of the organization's Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment, Microsoft Purview data governance platform, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands‑on leadership, operational discipline, and a proactive approach to safeguarding sensitive data.

Job Duties

• Leads a team of IT Security Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. (Essential)
• Architects, implements, and maintains security controls across AWS environments, covering access management, network security, threat detection, monitoring, logging, encryption, and web application firewall protections. (Essential)
• Develops and enforces AWS security best practices, policies, and standards aligned with industry frameworks, including the Center for Internet Security (CIS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and System and Organization Control. (Essential)
• Leads cloud security posture management (CSPM) efforts and remediation of misconfigurations across AWS environments. (Essential)
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Designs and implements automated security monitoring, alerting, and incident response workflows using AWS-native and third‑party tools.
• Manages and optimizes the Microsoft Purview environment, including sensitivity labels, information protection policies, and data classification.
• Owns the end-to-end Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program strategy, implementation, and operational management.
• Designs, deploys, and tunes DLP policies across endpoints, cloud services, email, and collaboration platforms.
• Investigates and responds to DLP policy violations, conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborates with development operations and engineering teams to embed security into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code deployments.
• Manages AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and multi‑account security strategies.
• Serves as an escalation point for security incidents, coordinating response efforts, and driving resolution.
• Partners with IT infrastructure, application development, and business teams to integrate security requirements into projects and initiatives.
• Communicates security risks, recommendations, and program status to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Supports audit and compliance activities by providing evidence, documentation, and subject‑matter expertise.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field (Preferred)
• 3 years of people‑management experience leading security or technical teams (Required)
• 6 years of progressive experience in information security or security engineering (Required)
• Deep hands‑on expertise with AWS security services such as identity and access management (IAM), GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config, key management services (KMS) and web application firewall (WAF) organizations (Required)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview including information protection, sensitivity labels, and data classification (Required)
• Proven experience designing and managing enterprise DLP programs (Required)
• Solid understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 (Preferred)
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation (Required)
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or similar (Preferred)
• Knowledge of scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar (Preferred)
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams on effective security processes
• Ability to respond to business needs after normal business hours
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Preferred Certifications/Licenses: AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, or equivalent
• Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GIAC

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On‑Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty