Global Senior IT Security Specialist

Champion Petfoods

Global Sr. IT Security Specialist leading security operations and risk management for Champion Petfoods.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeColorado, Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global IT security operations, including SOC monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance
Drive security strategy across hybrid and multi ‑ cloud environments and ensure IT Security functions and external partners align to organizational priorities
Build and mature the organization’s security culture, awareness programs, and adherence to security standards across applications and infrastructure
Oversee IT GRC, security governance, policy development, and regulatory reporting
Identify and address emerging security risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and continuous improvement
Guide secure design practices, threat modeling, and security integration throughout the software development lifecycle
Direct penetration testing, vendor risk management, and expert technical support during incidents
Collaborate with IT Operations to enhance operating models and improve global security posture
Lead global security architecture reviews and drive changes to strengthen security controls
Own business continuity strategy, including planning, auditing, and tracking key resilience KPIs (e.g., MTTR, RTO, RPO)
Ensure incident response/ continuity plans and SLAs are reviewed annually and aligned with IT leaders and executive leadership expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 –10 years in IT security operations or technical IT operations, with proven expertise supporting a global, multi ‑ site environment
CISSP or an equivalent industry ‑ recognized security certification
Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk remediation, modern security tooling, and hybrid/cloud security best practices.
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, SOC2, and MITRE
Experience implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity & Access Management lifecycle practices, and Zero Trust methodologies
Solid background in infrastructure, endpoint protection, and security monitoring technologies
Proven ability to oversee third ‑ party security engagements and vendor risk assurance.
Experience conducting or coordinating penetration tests with internal teams and external partners
Knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident, change, problem, request, and event management
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence teams across regions and functions.
Demonstrated capability in change management and leading multi ‑ disciplinary teams.
Ability to work extended or off ‑ hours when required and travel to company locations as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
401k/RRSP with company matching.
Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month.

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT security operationsvulnerability managementincident responsepenetration testingData Loss Prevention (DLP)Identity & Access ManagementZero Trust methodologiessecurity monitoring technologieshybrid/cloud security best practicessecurity architecture

Soft Skills

strong communicationstakeholder engagementinfluencechange managementleadershipcollaborationorganizational skillsproactive mitigationcontinuous improvementsecurity culture

Certifications

CISSP