Vice President, Cyber Security in Manufacturing

Arclin; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a Vice President of Cyber Security to lead an enterprise-wide cybersecurity program across a global manufacturing footprint. The role partners with the CIO and executive leadership to embed security into business decisions, enable growth, and strengthen resilience.

The VP will define risk-based strategy, governance, and incident response, while driving a security-focused culture and cross-functional collaboration with IT, Legal, Audit, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with leadership at director/VP level.
• Proven ability to build and run enterprise cybersecurity programs in global, complex environments.
• Deep expertise in risk management, security frameworks (NIST/ISO), and incident response.
• Experience supporting manufacturing/industrial environments, including OT/ICS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term cybersecurity strategy aligned with corporate objectives and digital roadmap.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO and executive leadership on cyber risks, investments, and governance.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and remediation across IT and OT environments.
• Translate cybersecurity risks into clear business context for the Board and leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Executive communication

Board engagement

Education

Master's degree in Information Security or related

CISSP or equivalent

Job description

Location: Roswell, GA (or hybrid) Reporting to: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Role Overview

Arclin is seeking a Vice President of Cyber Security to lead and scale an enterprise‑wide cybersecurity program that protects the company’s operations, intellectual property, and customer data across a global manufacturing footprint. This executive will serve as a strategic partner to the CIO and business leadership, ensuring cybersecurity is embedded into business decisions, operational resilience, and digital transformation initiatives.

The VP of Cyber Security will define and execute a risk-based cybersecurity strategy, strengthen governance frameworks, and build a proactive security culture while enabling business growth and innovation.

About Arclin:

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can’t fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a long-term cybersecurity strategy aligned with Arclin’s corporate objectives, risk appetite, and digital roadmap
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO and executive leadership on emerging cyber risks, threat landscape trends, and investment priorities
• Establish a risk‑based security operating model that balances protection, resilience, and business enablement
• Lead enterprise‑wide processes to identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks across IT and OT environments
• Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy regulations, industry standards, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)
• Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, and Compliance teams to strengthen governance and reduce enterprise risk exposure
• Oversee third‑party risk management and vendor security assurance programs
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (CSIRP)
• Lead cross‑functional response to cybersecurity incidents, including detection, containment, investigation, and recovery
• Establish and test business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities aligned to critical operations
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and threat intelligence integration

Security Governance & Architecture

• Define and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, and reference architectures
• Establish strong governance mechanisms to ensure consistent adoption of security controls across the enterprise
• Partner with IT and business teams to embed security into infrastructure, cloud, ERP (e.g., SAP), and application environments
• Oversee identity and access management, network security, endpoint protection, and data security programs

Board & Executive Engagement

• Translate cybersecurity risks and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Deliver regular updates on risk posture, incidents, compliance status, and investment effectiveness
• Support enterprise risk management discussions and contribute to overall corporate governance strategy
• Champion a security‑first culture across Arclin through training, awareness programs, and leadership engagement
• Design and deliver initiatives to improve employee understanding of cyber risks and responsibilities
• Build and lead a high‑performing cybersecurity organization, including talent strategy, succession planning, and capability development

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity in a manufacturing company, with significant leadership at the Director/VP level
• Proven track record of building and leading enterprise cybersecurity programs in complex, global environments
• Deep expertise in risk management, security frameworks (NIST, ISO), regulatory compliance, and incident response
• Must have experience supporting manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments, including familiarity with OT/ICS security
• Demonstrated ability to engage with executives and Boards, translating technical risk into business context
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational transformation capabilities

Preferred

• Experience in SAP/S4HANA environments, cloud platforms (Azure), and hybrid infrastructure
• Background in M&A integrations, TSA exits, or large‑scale IT transformations
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
• Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.