IT Security Architect Job at Marmon Holdings, Inc. in Chicago

The Marmon Group LLC Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Who We Are At Marmon Plumbing and Refrigeration, our mission is to protect and secure the IT infrastructure supporting our businesses. We're committed to safeguarding our systems and data, and we're looking for an experienced IT Security Architect to join our team and lead these initiatives. While we prefer candidates based in the Chicago, IL area, we are open to remote candidates in CST or EST. What You'll Do As the IT Security Architect, you will play a vital, hands-on role in our cybersecurity efforts. Responsibilities include: Conducting on-site risk assessments at various company locations to identify potential gaps and develop tailored mitigation strategies (initial travel is 10-15%, adjusting as needed over time). Implementing and enforcing security policies and procedures to maintain a secure IT infrastructure. Developing a Zero Trust Architecture roadmap in collaboration with IT leadership across our businesses. Managing security technologies such as firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems. Monitoring security events, handling incidents, and investigating any potential security breaches. Leading security awareness training programs to improve best practices across the organization. Preparing security posture and risk reports for management, while coordinating with both corporate and group IT teams. Supervising a Security Analyst and managing vendor relationships for essential security tools. What You'll Need At least five years of experience in IT security management, preferably within a large organization. Strong knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0), and expertise in security tools, such as firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection. Proficiency in using Microsoft Security (Intune, Entra AD, Azure), Cisco, VMWare, Qualys, SentinelOne, and Abnormal Security. Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not required. Preferred: CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications and experience in decentralized IT environments or familiarity with the FAIR risk methodology. What You'll Gain Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $140,000. Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, and 401(k). The opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's security and resilience through cross-functional collaboration and strategic guidance. A supportive, growth-oriented work environment where you'll develop and implement best practices, secure innovative solutions, and protect our organization's most valuable assets. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.