Hexcel Corporation

Information System Security Officer

Hexcel Corporation$85K — $146K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT security or related field.
  • Ability to obtain Security+/SSCP/CISSP within 6 months.
  • Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and report writing.
  • Experience with risk management and incident response.
  • Understanding of security principles and compliance requirements.
  • Strong skills in developing security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, deploy, maintain, and upgrade IT hardware and software.
  • Customize commercial technologies for site-specific applications.
  • Lead the industrial security program and enforce security policies.
  • Manage daily security operations including incident response.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and support compliance activities.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation.
  • Oversee internal audits and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

  • 401k plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase program available.
  • Quarterly bonus potential for employees.
  • Profit-sharing opportunities for team members.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Educational assistance programs offered.
  • Prepaid group legal plan for employees.
Full Job Description
Benefits

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:
  • Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Quarterly bonus potential
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Prepaid group legal plan


Hexcel is currently seeking an Information System Security Officer for our Amesbury, MA location

The Information System Security Officer plays a critical role in supporting the site's IT infrastructure and operations. Reporting directly to the Site IT Manager, this individual contributor ensures the reliability, security, and efficiency of local IT systems and services. The role is designed to execute hands-on technical tasks, provide user support, and maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
• Plan, deploy, maintain, and upgrade hardware and software in a Microsoft Windows environment, ensuring system performance and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Adapt commercial technologies to meet site-specific needs while aligning with centralized IT policies and initiatives.
• Lead and expand the industrial security program, including development and enforcement of information system security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage daily security operations, including configuration management, change control, monitoring, incident response, and mitigation.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and support certification, accreditation, CMMC, and RMF continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop, maintain, and manage security documentation (e.g., SSPs, RARs, POA&Ms, SCTMs), along with system inventories and security records.
• Oversee internal audits and inspections, coordinate responses, and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Create and maintain internal procedures, user documentation, and provide staff training on information security practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams, auditors, management, and stakeholders-including the FSO and Insider Threat Working Group-to ensure security and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the site liaison for enterprise IT initiatives, prepare security status reports, and maintain required IA certifications (IAT II or IAM I).

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience, preferred.
  • Ability to obtain & maintain Security+/SSCP/CISSP with 6 months of employment.
  • Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and report writing
  • Experience with risk management, incident response, and security authorization packages.
  • Strong understanding of information security principles and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage initiatives of moderate scope independently and collaboratively.
  • Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.


Complete salary range for this role: $85,354 to $146,320

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

About Hexcel Corporation

Hexcel Corporation is an American public industrial materials company, based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company develops and manufactures structural materials. Hexcel was formed from the combination of California Reinforced Plastics, Ciba Composites and Hercules Composites Products Division. The company sells its products in commercial, military and recreational markets for use in commercial and military aircraft, space launch vehicles and satellites, wind turbine blades, sports equipment and automotive products. Hexcel works with Airbus Group, The Boeing Company, and others. Since 1980, the firm has publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HXL.
Learn more about Hexcel Corporation
Size
4,863 employees
Market Cap
$4.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$31.7 million
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
-7.9%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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