IT Manager, Cybersecurity

Lindt & Sprüngli

Cybersecurity Manager at Lindt & Sprüngli collaborating on IT security and compliance initiatives. Leading teams and overseeing technology governance to protect data and ensure regulatory adherence.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborates with various teams and vendors to implement changes, updates, and resolve issues effectively
Ensures compliance with industry regulatory policies and procedures and prepares comprehensive reports and analyses on the systems
Provides strategic vision and direction to manage the organization's risk, ensuring business alignment, effective governance, and maintaining the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of systems and products
Provides direction for the company’s data and cybersecurity protection and oversee technology governance and policies
Develops the company’s IT security strategy, security awareness programs, security architecture, and security incident response
Provides strategic risk guidance for IT initiatives, including evaluating and recommending technical controls
Informs business leaders about security risks and mitigation strategies
Collaborates with IT and business compliance teams as needed and coordinates the IT component of internal and external audits, as well as federal and state examinations, to ensure security programs follow relevant laws, regulations, and policies
Plans and oversees the IT security budget, resources, and projects
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and partners
Monitors and evaluates emerging technologies and trends and recommend solutions to improve IT security functions and effectiveness
Ensures adherence to IT security policies, standards, and best practices
Trains and mentors team members to improve IT security culture and awareness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
Demonstrated 3 years of managing others, providing solution designs, and operational excellence
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Demonstrated leadership in driving a culture of continuous improvement and Innovation
Working technical knowledge of industry standards for IT security controls
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols
Experience with ISO and NIST security frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly passionate team driven for success
A fast-changing business environment and entrepreneurial mindset
Central and prime office location in Kansas City next to the Plaza
US or international career opportunities within the Lindt Group
Opportunities to be involved in employee committees
A flexible work environment offering a hybrid model
Market competitive compensation, annual bonus and benefits
And of course – delicious premium chocolate!

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT security strategysecurity architecturesecurity incident responsetechnical controlsTCP/IPnetworking protocolsISO security frameworkNIST security frameworkcompliance reportingrisk management

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipstrategic visioncommunicationmentoringrelationship managementcontinuous improvementinnovationproblem-solvingteam-oriented