Cybersecurity and Compliance Manager - Southwest US

The Manager of Cybersecurity and Compliance is responsible for all global cybersecurity, privacy, and services. Leads teams focused on working with internal and external partners, helping to solve complex business issues from overall security strategy and execution to validation and compliance testing. Oversees a team dedicated to cybersecurity solutions and privacy compliance. Collaborates within the Information Services department and across all strategic business units as the architect and steward of global cybersecurity and privacy to protect all Hunter Industries environments.

*This role is performed remotely, with regular visits to our San Marcos, CA headquarters required.  We are only considering candidates in California, Arizona, and Nevada at this time.  

Essential Functions:

• Leads a team of Cybersecurity engineers responsible for designing, implementing, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting cybersecurity defenses, including configuration management, network security, systems security, and monitoring tools.
• Develops and maintains a global Cybersecurity roadmap that meets the future needs of the business. Collaborates within IT and global business units to develop plans and successfully execute technology projects that support the infrastructure roadmap
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and other people leadership activities.
• Oversees the regular scanning and analysis of the company's networks, applications, and systems to identify vulnerabilities.
• Prioritizes vulnerabilities based on risk and develops strategic plans for mitigation or remediation.
• Develops dashboards, KPIs, and actionable steps to enable environment owners to develop remediation strategies and reduce the attack surface.
• Collaborates with IT and development teams to ensure timely patching of vulnerabilities
• Partners with asset owners and stakeholders across the organization to drive vulnerability remediation
• Educates teams on best practices for vulnerability management and remediation
• Ensures compliance with relevant security regulations and standards. Prepares and presents regular vulnerability exposure reports to senior management
• Supports incident response teams in the event of a security breach or other incidents
• Develops and refines vulnerability management policies and procedures to enhance the organization's security posture
• Acts as a key point of contact for vulnerability management issues within the organization. Communicates effectively with other managers and stakeholders to align security measures with business objectives
• Keeps abreast of new security technologies and integrate innovative tools and technologies to enhance vulnerability management capabilities

Education/Training Required and Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or MIS, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.  

 Experience Required and Preferred:

• Minimum 8 years of IT experience in a mid-size or larger enterprise, and 6+ years of Cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.

What You Bring:

• Excellent understanding of network security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Proficient in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as NIST, GDPR, and CCPA.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or (CISM) and CompTIA Security+.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to effectively communicate with members across the organization and external partners to deliver reliable technology solutions. 
• Exceptional leadership skills to plan strategically and lead change effectively. Able to lead, coach, develop, and motivate a cohesive, high-performing team.

What We Offer:

• Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
• Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus

Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers 

Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings. 

Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

The salary for this opportunity ranges from $135,000-$180,000.

The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.