Sr Security Admin

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Administrator to establish and administer comprehensive information security programs.

This role develops security policies, performs risk assessments, and promotes security awareness across the organization. Key responsibilities include directing the security function, delivering projects, and triaging security events, with international and domestic travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in IT security.
• Experience with cybersecurity concepts and risk management.
• PowerShell or scripting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning and organization of the information security function to align with business needs.
• Deliver information security projects including risk assessments and perimeter security solutions.
• Champion the Security COE team and contribute to security strategies and policies.
• Participate in enterprise-wide information security governance in a matrix model.
• Triage security events and oversee security processes and tools.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Networking protocols

Programming & scripting PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related IT field

Job description

The Senior Security Administrator establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies, goals and procedures for the information security function. This role initiates, implements and develops information security programs in accordance with organizational information security standards. Additionally, this role performs and evaluates information risk on a regular time schedule and promotes security awareness within the organization. This includes the maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of security systems and tools as well as responding to cybersecurity alerts.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the planning and organization of the information security function in alignment with current and future business needs while maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement, cost center management and EVA driven results.
• Deliver information security projects such as risk assessments, penetration tests, perimeter security solutions, etc.
• Champion Manitowoc's Security COE (Center of Excellence) team which provides input on information security strategies, policies and procedures.
• Participate in planning & organization ofenterprise-wideinformation security through active engagement in a matrix model through the IS Governance Board.
• Triage security events.
• Provide technical oversight and management of enterprise information security processes and tools as a subject matter expert. This also includes assistance with policies and Procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Cybersecurity fundamentals
• Networking and related protocols
• Programming and scripting (especially PowerShell)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong technical troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related IT field
• 5 years of experience in IS security or related fields

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with zero trust network access solutions
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems
• Experience troubleshooting Windows and Linux operating systems (Server and workstation)
• Security Certifications recommended CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP, etc.)
• Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Azure,and server security software installation/troubleshooting
• Experience responding to Cybersecurity incidents

TravelRequired: International & Domestic - 10%

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover, or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer –Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.