Senior Security Manager

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Security Manager to guide cross-functional teams in shaping security strategy and implementing large-scale enterprise security projects.

The role involves leading security initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments, developing metrics, and ensuring compliance with major standards. A strong background in information security and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security or related field (Preferred).
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 10+ years’ experience in information security or information technology operations (Required).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation projects using advanced project management practices.
• Oversee security solutions for on-premises and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle).
• Develop and present security metrics to IT and business leaders.
• Lead incident response and post-incident analysis.
• Ensure compliance with NIST CSF, NIST 800-171/800-53, CIS, ISO 27001.
• Mentor team members and guide cross-functional security initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Research skills

Technical writing

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Security Manager supports all areas of IT security as a subject matter expert, guiding cross functional teams including security professionals to maintain a secure environment. This role will be responsible for partnering with IT leadership to develop security strategy, selecting relevant technologies and implementing large scale enterprise-wide security projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Leads technical resources for the design and implementation projects using advanced project management methodology and practice
• Oversees the design and implementation of security solutions for a variety of platforms, including on-premises and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle).
• Researches and maintains awareness of new security threats and continually evaluates controls for increased effectiveness. Communicates updates to security team
• Promotes advanced security practices within the IT department and across the organization through collaboration, proactive communication and development of relationships with departmental champions
• Develops, tracks, updates and presents meaningful metrics on security program effectiveness and business outcomes to various audiences including IT leadership and business leaders
• Develops policies and procedures in alignment with enterprise security risk and compliance requirements
• Leads the response to security incidents, conducting remediation and evaluation and managing post-incident analysis
• Ensures compliance with security frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, NIST 800-171 & 800-53, CIS, ISO 27001) by managing implementation of new security controls to address gaps in the security program
• Leads and participates in cross-functional teams (networking, systems, applications, development) to provide security guidance and best practices, ensuring security is embedded in the project life cycle.
• Acts as security subject matter expert on area of specialization, mentoring other team members
• Conducts threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects and cloud initiatives, identifying and mitigating potential security risks
• Oversees the implementation of automated workflows and AI agents to streamline security operations
• Creates and refines business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response plans to ensure organizational resilience against cyberattacks

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

• Leads large security projects with organization-wide impacts, ensuring alignment and buy-in from various functional areas of the business
• Ensures the consistent and timely implementation of IT security strategies, leading partnerships with other functional areas of IT to implement defined initiatives
• Researches the latest innovations in cybersecurity, develops and implements regular training and development opportunities for security team
• Encourages the evolution of security team skillsets into emerging technologies including AI, maintaining a culture of adaptability
• Acts as point of escalation for security incidents of a large or complex nature, using situations as available to develop or mentor less experienced team members
• Assists IT leadership in developing and implementing best practices for security policies, systems and procedures as security subject matter expert
• Proactively reviews security metrics ensuring relevance and utilization across target audiences. Makes recommendations for improvement or replacement of metrics as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Strong self-motivation; willing to learn and research skill set in line with business objectives
• Ability to utilize internet resources for research and problem solving
• Maintains technical writing and documentation discipline
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to solve technical issues - Advanced
• Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations promptly and efficiently
• Organizational skills
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Ability to work in team and independently
• Ability to work a flexible schedule – might be on call in the evenings and weekends
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information security or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in information security or information technology operations (Required)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Normal office environment
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].