Director of Network & Security

Managing the network and cyber security across the entire company and allocating resources to ensure that the team is delivering secure solutions for the company to safeguard our facilities, assets, and personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership Responsibilities

· Oversee the network, help desk, and security teams across the company.

· Lead and manage a team of professionals, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and equipped to handle security operations, the network, and the help desk effectively.

· Provide direction and guidance to staff in day-to-day activities.

· Communicate with management across the company and work cross-functional to make improvements, assess problems and create solutions.

· Provide training to employees on security procedures and best practices.

· Lead the creation of policies and procedures and deploy across the company.

Strategy and Planning

· Develop and implement comprehensive security plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the manufacturing environment.

· Identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities and design mitigation strategies.

· Continuously assess security threats and adapt security measures accordingly.

· Prepare and manage the security department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

· Oversee the installation and maintenance of physical security measures, such as access control systems, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems.

· Conduct regular assessments of security infrastructure to identify and address vulnerabilities.

· Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans.

· Coordinate security and safety responses during emergencies and incidents

· Conduct internal investigations in the event of security incidents, thefts, or breaches.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant security and safety regulations and standards.

· Oversee the installation and maintenance of the network and conduct regular assessments to address issues or improvements needed.

· Oversee the practices for patching, backups, etc and ensure that they are completed timely and effectively.

Vendor Management

· Manage relationships with third-party service providers, ensuring their performance aligns with company standards.

· Continually look for best options for having work completed whether that is outsourcing or bringing work in-house.

· Foster a culture of security awareness among all staff members.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (security management, Information Technology, or similar)

· Licenses/Certifications:

o CISSP or related certification a plus

· Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

o At least 5 years’ experience in a Director position, preferably in manufacturing environment

o Proven experience in a security leadership role, with a strong preference for manufacturing industry experience.

o Knowledge of industrial security best practices, risk assessment, and emergency response.

o Familiarity with security technologies and systems.

o Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

· Core Competencies:

o Excellent leadership and team management skills.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

o Ability to work cross functionally with all levels

Training:

· Orientation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)