Sr. Manager Cybersecurity - Le Mars, IA or Chicago, IL

Wells Enterprises • Chicago, IL

2d • $142,000 - $199,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides senior-level leadership for cybersecurity strategy, operations, programs, and team activities to protect the organization’s information assets, systems, and data from cyber threats. Oversees cybersecurity risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, security awareness, policy execution, security technology administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture. Partners with IT leadership, business leaders, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align cybersecurity priorities with enterprise objectives, strengthen controls, support privacy and compliance requirements, and enable secure business operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership, direction, coordination, and oversight for cybersecurity programs, tools, processes, and team activities across the organization.
• Lead the development and execution of cybersecurity plans, standards, procedures, and priorities to protect systems, data, networks, and business operations while aligning department objectives with organizational goals
• Oversee cybersecurity risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities, including vulnerability management, security control reviews, remediation tracking, and escalation of material risks to appropriate leadership
• Direct cybersecurity incident response activities, including escalation, investigation coordination, containment, recovery support, executive communication, documentation, and lessons learned.
• Evaluate emerging threats, risks, vulnerabilities, regulatory expectations, and cybersecurity trends and sponsor practical improvements to reduce business risk and strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Set direction for cybersecurity awareness, training, and communication activities to promote secure practices, improve risk awareness, and strengthen cybersecurity culture throughout the organization.
• Oversee cybersecurity projects, vendor activities, managed security service providers, and security tool investments to ensure work is delivered effectively, securely, and in alignment with business priorities and approved budgets.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team by setting strategic and operational priorities, providing feedback, supporting professional development, and ensuring effective collaboration with IT and business partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.

What This Job Offers

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