Woodward, Inc

Manager, IT Security

Woodward, Inc$113K — $181K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of IT Security experience, including 1-2 years in a management role.
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, or similar.
  • Proven skills in network and endpoint security management.
  • Expertise in identity management and cloud security practices.
  • Strong project management capabilities for overseeing security initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the security program in collaboration with IT and cross-departmental teams.
  • Design and implement robust IT security strategies for data and system protection.
  • Oversee the IT security team, including recruitment and performance management.
  • Manage security tools and configurations while ensuring team readiness for incidents.
  • Lead technical responses to security incidents, focusing on threat management and recovery.

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members.
  • 401(k) with a 4.5% company match.
  • 5% annual stock contribution from Woodward.
  • Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from hire date.
  • Generous paid holiday and leave policies, including parental leave and bereavement.
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health support.
Full Job Description
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay: $113,000(minimum) - $147,000(midpoint) - $181,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including:
    • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
    • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave


Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage security program by partnering with IT and other departments to ensure the seamless adoption of security measures into organizational processes and workflows.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive IT security strategies to safeguard organizational data and systems.
  • Oversees and mentors the IT security team, managing hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.
  • Manage all aspects of security tools and configuration. Ensure team is trained, and responsive to all security request and incidents.
  • Oversee the technical response to security incidents, focusing on threat identification, containment, eradication, and recovery to minimize impact.


Key Skills:
  • Network Security: Expertise in securing network infrastructures, including firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation and intrusion detection systems.
  • Endpoint Security: Skilled in deploying and managing endpoint protection solutions and hardening standards.
  • Identity & Cloud security: Proficiency with IAM solutions (RBAC, MFA, PAM) and securing cloud platforms using conditional access, encryption, and configuration best practices.
  • Data Security: Expertise in data protection controls like DLP, secure storage, retention policies, eDiscovery and access controls.
  • Project Management: Expertise in overseeing security projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and implementing security strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Communication: Effective in communicating security efforts and issues to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage security teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Problem Solving: Adept at resolving complex security challenges through analytical thinking.
  • Financial Acumen: Experienced in managing budgets and financial resources related to security operations.


Successful Candidates Typically Have:
  • 7 years of IT Security experience with 1-2 year of management experience
  • CISSP, CISM or similar certification preferred


Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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