Manager, IT Security

Woodward L'Orange•Niles, IL

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, fostering integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and drive, while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. The company aims to attract top talent to design and deliver energy control solutions for a clean future. This Manager, IT Security role is responsible for leading the IT security program, designing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, and overseeing the IT security team to safeguard organizational data and systems.

Requirements

7 years of IT Security experience with 1-2 year of management experience
Expertise in securing network infrastructures, including firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation and intrusion detection systems (Network Security).
Skilled in deploying and managing endpoint protection solutions and hardening standards (Endpoint Security).
Proficiency with IAM solutions (RBAC, MFA, PAM) and securing cloud platforms using conditional access, encryption, and configuration best practices (Identity & Cloud security).
Expertise in data protection controls like DLP, secure storage, retention policies, eDiscovery and access controls (Data Security).
Expertise in overseeing security projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery (Project Management).
Skilled in developing and implementing security strategies aligned with organizational objectives (Strategic Planning).
Effective in communicating security efforts and issues to stakeholders at all levels (Communication).
Proven ability to lead and manage security teams, fostering collaboration and high performance (Leadership).
Adept at resolving complex security challenges through analytical thinking (Problem Solving).
Experienced in managing budgets and financial resources related to security operations (Financial Acumen).
All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CISM or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage security program by partnering with IT and other departments to ensure the seamless adoption of security measures into organizational processes and workflows.
Design and implement a comprehensive IT security strategies to safeguard organizational data and systems.
Oversees and mentors the IT security team, managing hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Manage all aspects of security tools and configuration.
Ensure team is trained, and responsive to all security request and incidents.
Oversee the technical response to security incidents, focusing on threat identification, containment, eradication, and recovery to minimize impact.

Benefits

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave