Security and Compliance Manager

Position: Security and Compliance Manager

Location: Canton, GA

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Security and Compliance Manager who will ensure that our data privacy policies, operations, and systems comply with all relevant state and federal laws and best cybersecurity practices. This position reports to the IT Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and oversee the implementation of new security and compliance policies and procedures.
• Carry out regularly scheduled security functions, such as network scans, vulnerability scans, and security-log reviews.
• Conduct assessments and audits to measure the efficiency of our compliance and security systems.
• Evaluate and document disaster recovery programs to ensure better response in cases of security incidents and breaches.
• Advise the Director of IT and other executives on the best strategies for optimizing the security of data systems, information assets, and general business processes.
• Keep up to date with external security and compliance regulations and data privacy and security best practices to lead the improvement of internal security and compliance policies and procedures as required.
• Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to educate employees about the latest information security and compliance policy updates.
• Collaborating with vendors to ensure proper data handling security measures and adherence to all licensing requirements.
• Reporting security breaches to management for prompt resolution.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Travel: Occasional extended or overnight travel to manufacturing plants or customers is required. Local travel in the Cleveland area may be required.

Confidentiality: Position has access to corporate financial statements and employee PII (Personally identifiable Information.)

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in an information technology field.

Experience

Required:

5+ years of experience in a compliance role, information technology management, or cybersecurity. Strong understanding of information security and privacy standards and best practices related to securing data and confidentiality. In-depth knowledge of industry-relevant data security and compliance regulations. Excellent analytical, data visualization, and communication skills.

Experience Preferred: A CISSP certification will be considered a plus (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) Experience in IT auditing practices.