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Information Security Manager
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expMedline Industries, LP is a growing worldwide organization dedicated to information security. The Information Security Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations, managing a team of security professionals, and ensuring effective security controls aligned with business objectives.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of information security professionals, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
Serve as an escalation point for team members for technical, operational, and risk-based security decisions
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and security awareness across the team
Oversee day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, detection, response, and remediation activities
Support and manage security incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews
Ensure on-call and monitoring coverage models are defined, maintained, and effective
Define and maintain security metrics and reporting to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and maturity of the security program
Track and report progress against operational goals, KPIs, SLAs, and security initiatives
Provide clear, executive-ready reporting on security posture, incidents, and trends
Enforce and continuously refine information security policies, standards, and procedures
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess security risk and drive remediation of identified gaps
Support internal and external audits by ensuring evidence, controls, and processes are documented and operating effectively
Collaborate with senior security leadership to execute the information security roadmap and long-term strategy
Work closely with IT infrastructure, application, and business teams to ensure security requirements are embedded into projects and operations
Provide security input and guidance for new technologies, systems, and architectural changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
5+ years of experience in information security, with demonstrated experience in security operations, incident response, and risk management
2+ years of experience leading or managing technical security teams
Strong understanding of security controls, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response practices
Strong knowledge of information security operations, including security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation workflows
Working knowledge of security controls, technologies, and operational processes across infrastructure, applications, and identity platforms
Ability to lead and manage a mixed team of security analysts and engineers, balancing operational demands with project execution
Proven skill in incident triage, escalation, and risk-based decision making in high-pressure operational scenarios
Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, tracking, and delivery of security initiatives and operational improvements
Ability to define, track, and report on operational metrics, KPIs, and remediation progress
Experience enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures in an enterprise environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical security issues to both technical teams and leadership
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain operational discipline, and deliver consistent results
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
Additional certifications such as CISSP, CSSP, or CISM
7+ years of experience in information security, with demonstrated experience in security operations, incident response, and risk management
3+ years of experience leading or managing technical security teams
Strong understanding of security controls, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response practices
Proven ability to communicate complex security topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Health insurance
Life and disability
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
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