Information Technology Security Manager

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Calance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150.00/yr - $180.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Calance

Manager - Talent Acquisition @ Calance | Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting

About the Company: Our client is looking for a Senior Manager Cloud Security, This will be Hybrid Role in Bolingbrook, IL.

About the Role: The Senior Manager Cloud Security will lead the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of Company's cloud security posture across Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure environments. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, deployment, and management of cloud security strategies and solutions that ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems and data. The Senior Manager will work closely with other IT and business leaders to define security best practices, manage risk, and ensure that our cloud infrastructure is secure, compliant, and optimized for performance.

Responsibilities:

• Cloud Security Strategy & Governance:
• Define and execute the strategic direction for cloud security across Google Cloud and Azure environments.
• Establish governance frameworks, security policies, and best practices for securing cloud workloads, services, and data.
• Align cloud security initiatives with Companys broader security and business goals, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of security controls within Google Cloud and Azure, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Oversee the integration of security tools and platforms to monitor and protect cloud environments, ensuring that cloud resources are securely configured, optimized, and compliant.
• Cloud Security Incident Response & Risk Management:
• Develop and lead incident response strategies for cloud environments, ensuring that any security events in Google Cloud and Azure are swiftly addressed.
• Work closely with the security operations team to identify, assess, and mitigate cloud-specific risks, and lead the response to potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Participate in regular risk assessments and threat modeling to proactively address potential weaknesses in the cloud security architecture.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM):
• Lead the development and management of IAM strategies across cloud environments, ensuring robust access controls and least-privilege principles are enforced in both Google Cloud and Azure.
• Implement and manage role-based access controls (RBAC), single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) to protect critical cloud resources.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as the cloud security subject matter expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams including IT, DevOps, engineering, and compliance to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors, regulators, and legal teams to ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements across cloud environments.
• Cloud Security Automation & Optimization:
• Lead initiatives to automate cloud security controls and processes, using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or other infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to enforce security configurations in Google Cloud and Azure.
• Continuously assess and optimize security performance and efficiency in cloud platforms, utilizing cloud-native security tools like Google Cloud Security Command Center and Azure Security Center.
• Cloud Compliance & Regulatory Management:
• Ensure that cloud environments comply with applicable regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and SOC 2, and guide the organization through relevant cloud security audits.
• Lead the implementation of security frameworks like CIS Benchmarks or NIST CSF in both Google Cloud and Azure.
• Cloud Security Training & Awareness:
• Develop and deliver training programs to upskill internal teams on cloud security best practices, secure cloud architecture, and threat detection in Google Cloud and Azure.
• Foster a security-first culture within the organization, ensuring that cloud security considerations are integrated into all stages of the cloud application lifecycle.
• Cloud Security Research & Innovation:
• Stay ahead of evolving threats and trends in cloud security, continuously evaluating new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve Companys cloud security posture.
• Conduct research on emerging cloud security threats and recommend solutions to mitigate risks before they impact the organization.
• Lead post-incident reviews to analyze cloud security breaches or near-misses and ensure that corrective actions are taken to strengthen the overall security framework.
• Drive continuous improvement in the cloud security program by analyzing incident data, identifying root causes, and updating processes and tools accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security in Google Cloud and Azure environments. Proven experience leading cloud security initiatives, implementing security controls, and managing security risk in cloud environments.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of cloud security best practices, including security architecture, network security, identity management, and incident response in Google Cloud and Azure.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools like Google Cloud Security Command Center, Azure Security Center, CloudTrail, and AWS GuardDuty.
• Familiarity with tools for automating cloud security (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Experience with vulnerability management, encryption, and threat detection in cloud environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, guiding both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Calance by 2x

Get notified about new Information Technology Security Manager jobs in Bolingbrook, IL.

Senior Vice President Information Technology

Bolingbrook, IL $240,000.00-$300,000.00 1 month ago

Director of IT (Glovia experience a must!)

Villa Park, IL $250,000.00-$250,000.00 1 month ago

Senior Director of IT Operations (On-site Work Schedule)

Oak Brook, IL $150,000.00-$250,000.00 8 hours ago

Downers Grove, IL $150,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago

Downers Grove, IL $170,000.00-$170,000.00 1 month ago

Oak Brook, IL $135,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago

VP of Policy and Digital Services Transformation

Schaumburg, IL $149,500.00-$244,900.00 2 weeks ago

Downers Grove, IL $200,000.00-$230,000.00 1 week ago

Director of Global Enterprise Applications

Rosemont, IL $166,000.00-$223,000.00 4 days ago

Director, Client Security Inquiry & Assurance

York, IL $106,900.00-$175,700.00 4 days ago

Division Head, Partnerships and Technology Transfer

Transportation Director of Artificial Intelligence

Director, Site Reliability Engineering (Remote)

Bolingbrook, IL $119,300.00-$180,000.00 4 days ago

Oak Brook, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago

Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr