Security Manager
Oakwood Systems Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: St. Louis • Montana • United States
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About the role
- Manage and deploy patches for servers and user devices.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on security best practices and emerging threats and manage simulated phishing campaigns.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of security operations and initiatives to senior management.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential security threats (including coordination of Penetration Testing).
- Develop, implement, and maintain the overall information security strategy and framework.
- Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Manage and respond to security incidents and breaches; assist in conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and other data protection laws.
- Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business units to integrate security into all aspects of the organization’s operations.
- Monitor security alerts and incident reports, conducting initial investigations and escalating as necessary.
- Provide IT security support and guidance to employees, addressing security-related queries and incidents.
- Perform regular audits of servers to ensure patch compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT security management.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).
- Proven experience in managing security operations, including patch management, phishing training, penetration testing, and incident response within a regional scope.
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).
- Strong understanding of network security, encryption, threat modelling, and security incident management.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
patch managementphishing trainingpenetration testingincident responserisk assessmentsvulnerability analysessecurity frameworksnetwork securityencryptionthreat modelling
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillsproject managementteam leadershipcommunication skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
CISSPCISMCEH