Digital Innovation Security Specialist

Dow•Midland, MI

About The Position

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. Dow has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Digital Innovation Security Specialist within our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) & Data Privacy team located in Midland, MI. This role will guide the GRC & Data Privacy’s security strategy to enable rapid digital innovation in a safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable manner. Collaborate with project teams to deliver timely solutions to our stakeholders, specifically focused on Security and DevOps best practices. Guide GRC & Data Privacy on how to utilize different environments including Sandbox, Non-Prod, and Prod. Accountable for DevOps and Security areas of the team’s Application Lifecycle Management. Collaborate with fellow developers and architects to enable applications to be supportable and scalable by aligning to technology roadmaps. Experiment and prototype new ideas rapidly to evaluate their potential impact and feasibility. Utilize problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges and obstacles, transforming them into opportunities for innovation. Communicate complex technical ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and progress. Identify opportunities for innovative solutions by staying updated with the latest technology trends and advancements. Agility to quickly respond to new and changing requests.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
General knowledge of Information technology work process, methodologies, and tools
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Nice To Haves

A degree discipline in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Security, or a related information field.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in modern software development leveraging the following:
Cloud (Azure/AWS Platforms)
DevOps (Azure/GitHub)
Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)
SQL /No-SQL
Design Patterns
Security principles and best practices
Data encryption and data management
Authentication and Authorization
Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 security risks
Familiarity or experience with Security Threat Modeling concepts
Recent experience in an Agile software development environment leveraging methodologies , work process and toolsets (Azure DevOps) geared towards Scrum.
Excellent Leadership & Communication Skills.
Exposure to Design Thinking and Human Centered Design.
Experience with Azure DevOps/GitHub; Experience deploying code, managing artifacts, release pipelines, branching strategies, and secure code.
Experience with Common Azure Cloud Services: Azure App Services, Active Directory, App Insights, SQL, Functions, Containers, Data Factory, Azure ML, API Manager and more.
Experience with application testing (Integration/Functional/End-to-end).
SAP BW 7.5 on HANA Development: Deep expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, transformations, and performance tuning within BW 7.5 on HANA.
Modern SAP Platform Proficiency (S/4HANA, SAC, BTP): Skilled in next-generation SAP technologies, supporting migration efforts and building scalable analytics and reporting solutions.
Cloud Data Integration (Azure, Databricks, Synapse, ADF): Ability to integrate SAP systems with cloud data platforms using Azure services and Databricks to enable hybrid SAP–cloud architectures.
Performance Optimization & Solution Engineering: Strong capability to optimize BW data flows, improve data reliability and security, and translate high‑level solution designs into production-ready implementations.
Communication, Collaboration & Agile Delivery: Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience contributing in agile or hybrid project environments.

Responsibilities

Guide the GRC & Data Privacy’s security strategy to enable rapid digital innovation in a safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable manner.
Collaborate with project teams to deliver timely solutions to our stakeholders, specifically focused on Security and DevOps best practices.
Guide GRC & Data Privacy on how to utilize different environments including Sandbox, Non-Prod, and Prod.
Accountable for DevOps and Security areas of the team’s Application Lifecycle Management.
Collaborate with fellow developers and architects to enable applications to be supportable and scalable by aligning to technology roadmaps.
Experiment and prototype new ideas rapidly to evaluate their potential impact and feasibility.
Utilize problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges and obstacles, transforming them into opportunities for innovation.
Communicate complex technical ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and progress.
Identify opportunities for innovative solutions by staying updated with the latest technology trends and advancements.
Agility to quickly respond to new and changing requests.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)