Manager, IT Security

Woodward, Inc.•Niles, IL

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. The company is dedicated to attracting top talent and creating a rewarding workplace, fulfilling its purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions for a clean future. Woodward supports member wellbeing with an extensive Total Reward package. Woodward is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment markets, enabling a cleaner, decarbonized world through innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems. The company fosters a culture that values every member's contributions, comprising a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers dedicated to reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency. Woodward seeks dedicated individuals who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

Requirements

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

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