Cybersecurity Manager - Security Operations

CF Industries • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

The Cybersecurity Manager – Security Operations is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of the enterprise’s cybersecurity operations, technologies, and processes. This role ensures the effective protection of organizational assets through the continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats, while maintaining alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST and organizational policies. Core responsibilities include oversight of cybersecurity operations functions such as security monitoring, threat detection and response, threat hunting, and incident response leadership. The role is accountable for the performance, maturity, and continuous improvement of security operations capabilities across the enterprise. The Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing key security technologies and processes, including but not limited to: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure security and monitoring capabilities), Email security hygiene platforms (e.g., email gateway, phishing protection, and anti-spam solutions), Security and threat monitoring solutions, and Incident response program, process and playbook alignment. This position provides leadership and direction to cybersecurity operations personnel and, where applicable, third-party SOC providers, ensuring effective service delivery, operational performance, and adherence to defined SLAs and security standards. The incumbent serves as a key liaison between IT, security, and business stakeholders, translating security risks into business context and ensuring alignment between cybersecurity operations and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related professional experience is typically required to complete all essential job functions.
• Prior experience supervising staff is required.
• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions.
• Strong knowledge of: OT network segmentation and visibility aligned to the Purdue Model
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS
• SIEM and security monitoring tools
• Networking (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN)
• Endpoint and data protection technologies
• Experience with NIST-based incident response processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• CISSP
• CISM
• GIAC
• CIH
• Or, equivalent
• Past experience with responsibility for one technology and/or technical function
• Implements new technologies from established vendors

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture and roadmap
• Contribute to and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
• Brings current knowledge and a future vision of cybersecurity solutions as related to the Company's business initiatives and the evolving threat landscape
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders on security strategy
• Collaborates with Vendors to understand current product offerings and future direction of cybersecurity solutions
• Represents the perspective of the Cybersecurity team as part of a collaborative team of IT Managers when developing the strategic direction for IT
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies
• Evaluate and implement new security tools and enhancements
• Oversee deployment, integration, and configuration of security solutions, initiatives and projects
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and best practices
• Directs the support of existing systems, ensures that operational problems are solved in a timely fashion and that the technology performance levels meet or exceed the users’ business requirements
• Directs and coordinates the planning and implementation, including all phases of system design, configuration, programming, installation and operations for (Technology Name Here).
• Ensures IT project management practices are followed to include project management, portfolio management prioritization, enterprise architecture and quality assurance processes.
• Ensures project deadlines and budget are met
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and data
• Operate and maintain security technologies across network, endpoint, and cloud environments
• Drive threat-hunting activities daily
• Lead security incident response processes, including investigations and tabletop exercises
• Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and audit activities
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and procedures
• Drive high-quality service delivery and timely incident resolution
• Lead, develop, and manage security operations staff
• Assess, develops, retains, and recruits IT talent that will support the ongoing needs of the business
• Manages and assigns personnel; devises and evaluates the staff's work; and prepares performance evaluations
• Coaches and mentor’s subordinates identifies training needs and recommends development programs.

Benefits

• two medical plan options
• a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
• dental and vision benefits
• a well-being incentive program
• 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager