Cybersecurity Manager

Potential with Quanex•Akron, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Quanex is looking for a Cybersecurity Manager in Houston, TX or Akron, OH. The Cybersecurity Manager will be responsible for oversight, monitoring, and alerting all aspects of the Quanex cybersecurity environment. This position will have direct reports and will be responsible for the cybersecurity program of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
7+ years of experience in Windows Server and Active Directory administration
7+ years of experience in SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, security technologies.
7+ years of experience in management of the security for large global networks.
Expert knowledge of and ability to oversee and implement complex IT security best practices.
Experience with enterprise backups and disaster recovery strategies.
Expert level understanding of TCP/IP, networking, TCP/UDP ports, and firewalls.
Demonstrated experience in new infrastructure deployments, overall network functionality, and multiple vendor technology interoperability.
Experience with enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and management platforms such as System Center, Solar Winds Orion, Splunk, etc.
Requires at least 15 years total IT work experience, with at least 5 years of experience directly in a cybersecurity role and 2 years leading a cybersecurity team, directly or indirectly.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and strengthen Quanex’s enterprise cybersecurity program, helping protect critical systems, data, and global operations.
Play a key role in shaping cybersecurity architecture, policies, standards, risk management, and long-term security initiatives.
Partner with IT, business leaders, vendors, auditors, and global teams to integrate security into technology, processes, and business decisions.
Ensure cybersecurity strategies, policies, and frameworks are clearly defined, implemented, and consistently adopted across the organization.
Proactively identify, evaluate, communicate, and address security risks with appropriate remediation or risk treatment plans.
Oversee the completion of cybersecurity assessments, audits, penetration tests, and compliance activities, tracking issues through resolution or mitigation.
Consistently evaluate and manage third-party and vendor security risks through a structured due-diligence and risk management process.
Ensure the MDR and outsourced SOC partnerships operate effectively, with security events appropriately monitored, investigated, escalated, and resolved.
Provide leadership with clear, concise, and meaningful cybersecurity reporting, metrics, and dashboards that support informed decision-making.
Maintain, test, and continuously improve the Cyber Incident Response Plan, ensuring the organization is prepared to respond effectively to security incidents.
Embed security into IT projects, systems, processes, and business decisions.
Ensure Quanex remains aligned with evolving cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
Establish strong partnerships across global IT and business teams, creating shared accountability for cybersecurity.
Drive measurable improvement in the organization's overall cybersecurity maturity, risk posture, compliance, and resilience.