Senior Cybersecurity Manager

Reynolds American Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

On-site health centers

Job summary

Reynolds American in Winston-Salem is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Manager to lead our Cyber Resilience Team, guiding security strategy, risk assessments, and incident response to protect enterprise systems and data.

Reporting to the Regional Information Security Officer, you will collaborate with IT and business units, drive compliance with NIST/ISO standards, and mentor security professionals while shaping a stronger security culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related IT discipline.
• 6–10 years of IT experience with a cybersecurity focus.
• Experience in security risk assessments, threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation.
• Experience with secure architecture, network segmentation, cloud security, access controls.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies, policies, and controls to protect enterprise systems, data, and operations.
• Drive compliance with security regulations, industry standards, and governance requirements.
• Support Security Operations through threat monitoring, detection, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
• Lead security investigations, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to reduce future risk.
• Assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks through proactive evaluations and remediation planning.
• Partner with business, technology, and service teams to embed security best practices across the organization.
• Manage security vendors and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through training initiatives and continuous improvement of security processes and controls

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Security risk assessments

Threat monitoring

Stakeholder management

NIST CIS ISO 27001

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Manager in Winston Salem

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Manager to join BAT’s growing Cyber Resilience Team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our organization's information systems and data. Reporting directly to the Regional Information Security Officer (RISO), the Cyber Manager will lead efforts in managing and enhancing our cybersecurity posture across BAT. While this position will focus on enabling business functions in the US, this position will also support global cyber initiatives. This candidate will work closely with regional IT team and business functions to help support vulnerability remediations, new technology project assessments, and cyber technology delivery. They will work closely with management and other regional cyber teams to ensure consistency across the organization.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies, policies, and controls to protect enterprise systems, data, and operations.


• Drive compliance with security regulations, industry standards, and governance requirements.


• Support Security Operations through threat monitoring, detection, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.


• Lead security investigations, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to reduce future risk.


• Assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks through proactive evaluations and remediation planning.


• Partner with business, technology, and service teams to embed security best practices across the organization.


• Manage security vendors and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.


• Foster a culture of security awareness through training initiatives and continuous improvement of security processes and controls

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related Information Technology discipline.


• 6–10 years of relevant IT experience, with a solid foundation in cybersecurity or information security. Experience may include a combination of broader IT and cybersecurity roles, with demonstrated exposure to security assessments, technology risk, vulnerabilities, and security-related projects.


• Experience conducting security risk assessments, identifying threats and vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and prioritizing security controls to reduce organizational risk.


• Expertise in secure architecture design and implementation, including network segmentation, cloud security, secure communication channels, access controls, and integration of security controls within existing IT/OT infrastructures.


• Self-motivated and results-driven professional with the ability to strengthen team performance, contribute to strategic objectives, and support the overall security mission.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex situations, make data-driven decisions, and manage competing priorities.


• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices, including NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and related governance and compliance requirements.


• Strong knowledge of network security technologies and concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), secure remote access solutions, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications in cybersecurity.

BENEFICIAL

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)


• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe 5 or higher)

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

Salary And Benefits Overview

Benefit Information

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  
  
  
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  
  
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
  
  
  
  


• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)


• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan


• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year


• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents


• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)


• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)


• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance


• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support


• Dependent Scholarship Programs


• Free confidential personal financial counselling service


• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centres at certain company locations


• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice


• Health‑care concierge service


• Volunteer service opportunities


• Extensive training opportunities


• Company vehicle for eligible employees


• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees


• Paid Leave
  
  
  
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non‑exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
  
  
  • Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro‑rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro‑rated during first year of service)).
  
  
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
  
  
  • Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
  
  
  • Funeral Leave
  
  
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  
  
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  
  
  • Jury Duty Leave
  
  
  • Military Leave
  
  
  • Released Time for Children’s Education
  
  
  • Community Outreach Leave
  
  
  • Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law
  
  
  
  


• Your journey with us is not limited by boundaries; it is propelled by your aspirations. Join us at Reynolds American and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression is not just a statement – it is a reality, we are eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.


• You will have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.


• We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at [e-mail]

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