Responsibilities:

• Oversees all IT security topics with a strong emphasis on ISMS processes for the US Region.
• Handles all initial Security Incident Response initiatives in the US Region and invokes the Global IT Security Team when needed for support.
• Initiates and adheres to Wacker's Global Cyber Security protocols and implements Global Threat scanning standards based upon a close relationship and interaction with the Wacker Global IT Security Team.
• Follows closely emerging threat actors and Vulnerability Management Paradigms that may threaten Wacker Systems.
• Develops and initiates vulnerability methodologies and tactics.
• Guards all company data, particularly sensitive information, from both internal and external threats by collaborating on and implementing defensive measures against would-be intruders.
• Maintains and stays current with emerging cybercrime tactics through continuous learning and an ongoing collaboration with the Wacker Global IT Security Team.
• Takes a strong team-focused role in all daily and/or major security events in Wacker's US Region.
• Provides user awareness training when needed and regularly initiates security monitoring, provides security reporting, including security KPI updates to senior management regarding security metrics and the overall security health of Wacker.
• Collects data on current security measures for risk analysis, conducts regular testing to identify vulnerabilities and updates defensive protocols when necessary.
• Functions as a contributing member and/or leader of all required Regional and Global security team meetings with a strong, initiative driven focus on both collaboration and threat mitigation.
• Engages and collaborates closely with external partners to assure that Wacker's security landscape remains secure and healthy.
• Develops and assures that Wacker's Business Continuity Planning is up to date, assuring that all Business Continuity Planning is tested at regular intervals, while providing all required documentation to support security auditing and reporting.

Requirements:

• Required Education and Desired Field of Study
• BS is required, preferred in Computer Science or a related field; master's degree preferred
• Minimum Number of Years of Experience in Related Field
• Minimum of 7+ years of position and security event mitigation experience
• Additional Required/Preferred Credentials
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement