IT Security Specialist

Heidelberg Materials • Irving, TX

1d • $75,410 - $100,550 • Hybrid

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security best practices.
• Ability to analyze security events, identify potential threats, and recommend effective solutions.
• Experience working with security technologies such as GRC Tools, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, or identity and access management tools.
• Understanding of network, cloud, infrastructure, and application security concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying informed on evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats, alerts, and security incidents across the organization.
• Administer and enhance security tools, technologies, and monitoring platforms to protect critical business systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities with internal stakeholders.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations, access controls, and network protections.
• Perform security reviews, risk assessments, and compliance-related activities to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Assist with incident response planning, testing, documentation, and post-incident analysis.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices, recommending improvements as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed