Director, Information Security Operations

Hillenbrand

  • Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Position Summary:Reporting to Hillenbrand’s Global Chief Information Security Officer, the Director of Information Security Operations is responsible for the first line of defense against attacks threatening Hillenbrand’s associates, critical business processes, and information assets. A successful candidate for this position will have expert judgement, prior experience performing incident response, managing 24x7 teams on-call, and deep technical expertise to guide teams toward meaningful and pragmatic protections. As a key member of Hillenbrand’s Information Security leadership team, the Director, Information Security Operations wears multiple hats: People Leader, Security Product Manager, Incident Commander, Security Practitioner, and Engineer.Work You’ll Do:
  • Lead and develop a team of high-performance security professions in Asset and Vulnerability Management, DLP, PAM, Endpoint Security, and Identity and Access Management.
  • Assist the CISO in developing and implementing the overall information security strategy, policies, and procedures in alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, risk management, and business units, to ensure effective integration of information security practices.
  • Coordinate with the information security team to facilitate risk and vulnerability assessment and develop action plans to prioritize and respond to issues.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to the development and maintenance of response procedures and processes for security incidents.
  • Act as incident commander to skillfully coordinate a team of first responders that investigate information security events and incidents.
  • Identify, monitor, and mitigate security threats to Hillenbrand’s information assets.
  • Create and manage a schedule for 24x7 incident response coverage and respond to emergencies outside of working hours as needed.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry groups to stay abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends.
  • Stay current with evolving information security regulations, laws, and industry standards, and provide recommendations and expert opinion on compliance.
  • Prepare and deliver reports to senior leadership, on the state of information security, key metrics, and ongoing initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the information security function, driving innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of progressive global experience in various infrastructure and cybersecurity disciplines with 3 to 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Balances clear strategic thinking and accountability in execution to deliver results.
  • Able to operate successfully and be effective in a high change environment and comfortable dealing with a certain amount of ambiguity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Technical understanding of core current cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities.
  • Experience working with on-prem and Cloud technology security platforms, Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge and practical skills in cyber security technologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Experience building and maintaining security operations teams and programs.
  • Hands on experience with conducting incident response, delivering threat briefings, and leading retrospectives.
  • Experience with server, network, and security tool configuration and management.
  • Advanced knowledge of Information Security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.
  • Experience with global security and privacy standards and regulations such as GDPR and CCPA is a plus.
  • Any industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCSP, CSSLP, GIAC or others within the information security field is a plus.
  • Experience with tools and technologies related to Security Operations, such as but not limited to: EDR, Asset and Vulnerability Management, IDS, IAM, DLP, PAM, etc.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies such as DNS, DHCP, AD, network protocols, and business applications.
  • Experience with Vulnerability Management platform, Qualys preferred.
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management programs.
  • Ability to deep-dive into technical architecture and design when needed to tackle a complex problem.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and landscape, as well as a dedicated and self-driven desire to research current information security landscape.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
#LI_RemoteWho we are:Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: .EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".Who we are:Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

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