IT Security Specialist II

About the role

The Security Specialist II role at Amcor is focused on system health and maintenance of core security technology, including major upgrades, feature improvements, system-wide changes, and all aspects of the core platforms. This is the senior technical expert on security matters, working under the direction of the IT Security Manager and collaboratively with others to detect and respond to information security incidents.

• Ensure adherence to global IT security policies, procedures, and standards while driving process improvements aligned with the broader IT Security Strategy
• Actively contribute to 24x7 operations (including on-call and weekend work), supporting incident response, forensics, malware analysis, and phishing investigations
• Lead initiatives in security engineering, automation, analytics, and advanced threat detection
• Deliver high-quality projects on time, following approved change management practices
• Manage configuration, patching, tuning, and upgrades of core security infrastructure and technologies
• Provide expert guidance on security strategy, metrics, risk mitigation, and innovation
• Recommend and implement technical controls to reduce risk and prevent incidents
• Serve as subject matter expert on endpoint security, mobile and virtual security, intrusion detection, and emerging threats
• Maintain thorough documentation and ticket tracking, while staying current on industry trends and sharing relevant insights

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Knowledge of information security principles, defense in depth, TCP/IP, including risk management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access management
• Fluent in English in both writing and speech
• Strong scripting ability in Power Shell
• Desirable – CISSP, SSCP, CEH, GSEC, CND, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

We expect our people to be guided by the Amcor Way and demonstrate our values every day to enable the business to win.

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time off per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Location:

Madison, WI | Salary: $97,800.00-$