Manager - IT Security

WESCO • Glenview, IL

115d

About The Position

We are currently searching for a manager to join our global Info Security Team. They will be responsible for overseeing our Application Management Services (AMS) team who provisions access from Security Request Forms (SRF) and lead the process that provisions the Company's security. The leader will be responsible for ensuring that the AMS Team adheres to expectations laid out in the contract and serve as the internal escalation point to resolve issues. This person will be a key leader of the Info Security team and will interact will all members of the business as well as other functional IT teams, especially as new applications are implemented in our newly integrated companies.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in IT or Accounting Internal Controls and Segregation of Duties.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or computer science.
• Experience leading teams and developing strategy.
• Experience working with managed service providers to improve service levels.
• Use of Microsoft Office applications: Access, Word, Excel.
• Highest level of integrity and confidentiality regarding user security.
• Critical thinker able to approach problems from different perspectives to find the best solution.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Able to work in very fast paced organizations.
• Able to change focus and priority quickly as the situation warrants.
• Brings high energy and positive attitude to work every day.
• Able to work collaboratively with others.
• Communication & customer management skills.
• Project management & good organization skills.
• Requires knowledge of security controls process, security group configurations, security applications.
• Background in Internal Controls, Segregation of Duties, and Accounting and experience with security access provisioning is required.
• Must be a great customer service agent to deal with internal customer issues and be skilled in conversing with all levels of the organization.
• Understanding a distribution company business is desired.
• Assist with audit process.
• Must also be able to produce clear process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the AMS team responsible for provisioning user access via Security Request Forms (SRFs), creating AD groups, and processing service account requests.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, contractual obligations, and operational KPIs.
• Serve as the internal escalation point for role or access related issues, resourcing, or system roadblocks.
• Oversee large-scale user onboarding efforts related to conversions, acquisitions, and new systems.
• Manage security group ownership updates in legacy systems and the Saviynt Identity Management System.
• Collaborate with the Saviynt AMS team to troubleshoot issues and optimize onboarding workflows.
• Drive process improvements and documentation updates to reduce friction and enhance user satisfaction.
• Support internal audit and compliance efforts by maintaining accurate documentation and evidence of controls.
• Manage daily operations of the SoD program, ensuring processes are followed and conflicts are addressed in a timely manner.
• Support the Director in executing the SoD strategy, roadmap, and resource planning efforts.
• Coordinate SoD conflict analysis and remediation across ERP (e.g., Oracle Cloud, SAP), cloud, and legacy platforms.
• Lead role design workshops with IT, Global Process Owners, and Compliance teams to ensure new or modified roles are SoD-compliant.
• Maintain and update SoD rulesets in response to system changes or regulatory updates.
• Monitor and report on key SoD performance metrics and status of remediation efforts.
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining up-to-date documentation, evidence logs, and governance artifacts.
• Prepare regular status reports and presentations for senior leadership on SoD posture and risk.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree