IT Manager, Security Compliance

Job Description

Job Title: IT Manager, Security Compliance

Posting

Start Date:

1/6/26

Job Location (Short): Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA,

Requisition : 34836

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Are you passionate about building strong, scalable security programs that truly make an impact? We are seeking an IT Manager of Security Compliance to play a critical leadership role in advancing our global security program. In this role, you will lead governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, shaping and sustaining a robust governance framework that protects our organization and its people.

You'll partner closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with security standards and drive key risk management processes across an environment supporting more than 14,000 IT users worldwide.

Governance

• Support Cybersecurity Governance Committees by providing guidance, reporting, and action plans to meet organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain IT security policies, standards, and procedures that align with CIS controls and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the implementation and up‑keep of the organization’s incident response plan to ensure quick, effective action in the event of a security breach.
• Collaborate with IT teams to manage and secure platforms such as O365, Azure, and Operational Technology (OT) systems.
• Oversee the preparation and completion of security questionnaire responses for clients and partners.

Risk Management

• Enhance the existing Cybersecurity Awareness Program, leveraging tools like KnowBe4, to educate employees and reduce organizational risk.
• Coordinate and lead the organization’s Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs), ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Drive security posture maturity by implementing and monitoring security initiative projects.
• Support HR and Legal Teams in addressing insider threats and other security concerns.
• Oversee vulnerability management programs to ensure timely patching and mitigation of risks across IT and OT environments.

Compliance

• Manage and prepare for SOC2 certification efforts, aligning processes with CIS and other regulatory standards.
• Support audit requests, including preparation for cyber insurance assessments and compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Provide compliance‑related reporting to our parent company – Komatsu Limited (KLTD) – metrics, incident reporting, and tool usage analysis.
• Collaborate with Legal and IT teams to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and support e‑discovery efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in the IT/Information Security/Technology/legal or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Information Security and/or Data Privacy Compliance positions including 3+ years of prior people management
• Expertise in cybersecurity practice and compliance standards, eg. CIS, ISO
  27K, SOC1/2, SSAE 18, NIST CSF and PCI DSS is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations eg. CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA, UK DPA and Privacy Shield
• Strong understanding and experience in enabling GRC solutions and common control framework for cybersecurity and data regulations
• Certification(s) Preferred:
  Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), CISA, CISM
• Excellent project management and process improvement skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple complex & confidential tasks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, especially the translation of cybersecurity and privacy concepts to all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and a proactive mindset
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams and influencing broader organizational change.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize competing demands in a fast‑paced environment

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