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IT Security Coordinator

The IT Security Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the organization's data. This role involves coordinating the implementation of the company's information security and risk management policies, procedures, and controls. The IT Security Coordinator will work closely with various departments to ensure that security protocols are integrated into all facets of IT operations.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards that meet industry practices and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

Manage the security architecture for the company, ensuring that it supports the overall business objectives and minimizes risks.

Develop and implement a strategic security roadmap for all IT infrastructure, applications, and data across multiple sites.

Conduct regular security assessments and audits across all facilities, ensuring timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities and compliance with CMMC standards.

Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation and resolution of security breaches.

Mentor the IT team, providing guidance on various security technologies and practices.

Collaborate with other department leaders to align security protocols with business processes.

Manage the budget for the information security department, including forecasting, resource allocation, and cost optimization.

Occasional travel to our manufacturing sites across North America will be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Proven experience in an IT security role.

Strong understanding of network infrastructure and database security.

Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods.

Experience designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures.

Knowledge of disaster recovery, computer forensic tools, technologies, and methods.

Experience with security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.

Professional certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM) is preferable.

Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) requirements will be appreciated.

Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to educate a non-technical audience about various security measures.

Effective project management skills.

Detail-oriented and meticulous in execution.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

The employee frequently is required to sit; walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, for viewing a computer terminal distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception vision for driving and ability to adjust focus.

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Personal Protective Equipment The following list of PPE is required while in the manufacturing area.

Safety Glasses conforming to ANSI Z87.1 or higher

Steel Toe Safety Shoes conforming to OSHA General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910

Hearing protection conforming to OSHA General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910

Hutchinson Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

This is an exempt position. Hutchinson Industries, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between Hutchinson Industries, Inc. nor the employee, and either one may terminate employment without notice at any time.