VP IT - Global Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Novolex; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Novolex in Lake Forest, Illinois, seeks a seasoned professional for the IT leadership role focused on driving the global IT strategy, overseeing enterprise infrastructure, and managing cyber security measures. The ideal candidate will lead transformational initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and maximizing operational efficiency.

Qualified applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and at least 10 years of progressive experience in global IT leadership roles. The position offers a competitive salary range of $240,000 - $280,000, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Experience in global, enterprise-scale environments.
• Leadership in cyber security and AI security programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global IT strategy.
• Lead modernization of cloud-based environments.
• Oversee cyber security program and incident response.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cyber security expertise

Leadership in cloud operations

Change management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Master's degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)

Tools

Cyber security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

ITIL

TOGAF

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Global IT Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute a global IT strategy spanning AI security, enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and service management to support business growth, resilience, and digital transformation.
• Partner with executive leadership, operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to align technology investments with enterprise priorities.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global IT organization across infrastructure, cloud operations, cyber security, AI security, enterprise platforms, and IT service management.
• Establish enterprise standards, governance models, and roadmaps for infrastructure architecture, cloud adoption, service delivery, cyber security, and software asset and license management.

Infrastructure, Cloud & Platform Operations

• Oversee global infrastructure services, including networks, compute, storage, end‑user computing, collaboration platforms, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Lead modernization of on‑premises and cloud‑based compute environments, ensuring scalability, resilience, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Drive platform engineering, automation, monitoring, and observability practices to improve uptime, speed of delivery, and operational consistency.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity for critical infrastructure and cloud services worldwide.

Cyber Security & Risk Management

• Lead the company’s global cyber security and AI security program, including strategy, architecture, governance, threat management, and incident response.
• Protect enterprise environments from cyber threats, including ransomware, third‑party risk, cloud misconfiguration, data exposure, and risks introduced by AI tools and models.
• Oversee identity and access management, network security, endpoint protection, data security, cloud security, AI governance, and zero trust architecture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, industry‑specific requirements).
• Lead cyber incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and executive communications.

IT Service Management & Enterprise Operations

• Ensure reliable, scalable, and secure global IT operations across infrastructure, cloud services, workplace technology, and enterprise platforms.
• Establish and mature IT service management capabilities, including incident, problem, change, request, asset, and configuration management, with clear SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement practices.
• Optimize sourcing strategies, vendor relationships, managed service partnerships, and enterprise software licensing to maximize value, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Drive cost‑effective technology operations through service optimization, cloud consumption governance, and proactive software asset and license management.

Digital Transformation & Innovation

• Champion innovation through modern infrastructure, cloud platforms, AI enablement, automation, and secure adoption of emerging technologies.
• Enable data‑driven decision‑making across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial functions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for business value, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Governance, Financial Management & Compliance

• Manage IT operating and capital budgets, including infrastructure investments, cloud spend, cyber security funding, and enterprise software licensing.
• Establish strong governance for project delivery, architecture decisions, and risk management.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance across global operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including enterprise‑scale environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise infrastructure, cloud operations, and service delivery in complex, global environments.
• Proven leadership of cyber security and AI security programs, including identity, data, cloud, and governance controls.
• Strong executive presence with experience influencing senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Experience leading global, multi‑functional teams across regions and cultures.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
• Cyber security or technology certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, ITIL, TOGAF).
• Experience with hybrid cloud ecosystems, infrastructure modernization, enterprise service management platforms, and software asset or license management programs.
• Prior responsibility for M&A systems integration or global transformation programs.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Cyber security, AI security, and enterprise risk management expertise
• Infrastructure, cloud, and platform operations leadership
• Global leadership and change management
• IT service management and enterprise service delivery excellence
• Vendor and partner management
• Enterprise software asset and license management discipline
• Strong communication and executive‑level influence
• Financial and portfolio management

Compensation

Estimated current range: $240,000 - $280,000 plus bonus and benefits. Salary determined by skills, experience, education. Not typical to hire at top of range.

Benefits include 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, holidays, wellness program.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact [e-mail].