Cabot Corporation
Head of Digital Security – Billerica, MA - Hybrid
Cabot Corporation, Billerica, Massachusetts, us, 01821
Head of Digital Security – Billerica, MA - Hybrid
Cabot Corporation invites you to apply for the Head of Digital Security – Billerica, MA - Hybrid role.
Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Director of Information Security to join the Digital organization at Cabot’s Billerica, MA location. This critical role is ideal for someone passionate about leading Cabot’s global cyber and data security programs and overseeing the overall Information and Data security of the entire organization. The leader provides strategic vision, scoping of requirements, design, development, implementation, incident response, budgets and adherence to all necessary protocols, regulations, and any legal requirements.
Overall, the role encompasses all aspects of information security across the enterprise, including web and mobile application security, cloud, infrastructure and device security, security awareness training, policy, and compliance. The position is part of the Cabot Digital Leadership team and Manufacturing Security Council and is responsible for presenting to Cabot’s Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The role requires 25% domestic and international travel and flexibility to work in a hybrid environment.
How You Will Make An Impact
Define and own a multi-year cybersecurity roadmap and key performance indicators focused on reducing cyber risk.
Create quarterly, annual and long-term cyber security and cyber risk management goals, articulate strategies, define metrics, and provide necessary updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Lead security incident response, third‑party information security assessment, data protection and encryption, identity and access management and privileged user access.
Define cyber security governance and control strategies for emerging technologies such as cloud, containerization, blockchain, and distributed computing.
Keep well informed of developing security threats and proactively create strategies to mitigate potential security problems that might arise from acquisitions or other large business moves.
Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise‑wide information security and risk management program.
Provide strategic and tactical vision around adversary and threat detection, incident response, and asset fortification.
Advise the CDIO, executive leadership, and digital leaders on security issues and threats.
Oversee the design, testing, and implementation of all IT security solutions.
Oversee day‑to‑day control of the maintenance and monitoring of live production environments.
Strategic planning, leadership, staff development, training, and adherence to all legal, compliance and regulatory requirements.
Define, scope, create, and execute IT and data security strategies to enhance the reliability and security of IT systems, projects, and underlying data.
Oversee managers and teams, allocate resources to ensure secure and robust IT solutions.
Plan and execute vulnerability audits, penetration testing or forensic IT audits and investigations to improve security.
Liaise with senior level directors, the board, and key stakeholders, managers, programmers, and IT security risk‑assessment staff.
Oversee integration of new IT systems with overall security policies.
Train staff in latest security awareness skills and ensure protocols and procedures are implemented.
Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Data Protection Act, ISO standards, or relevant regulations.
Plan budget allocations and financial forecasts for IT, data, and information security.
Manage staff development, hiring, dispute resolution, and personnel decisions.
Liaise with partners, stakeholders, vendors, and third‑party providers.
Oversee projects, budgets and resources to ensure favorable return on IT investments.
Maintain GRC and audit responsibility.
What You Will Bring To Cabot
Degree in business administration or a technology‑related field.
Relevant professional security management certifications.
8+ years of experience overseeing information, cyber and technology security.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with a global organization.
Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management, including managed services.
Experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best‑in‑class development practices.
Experience with cloud computing and elastic computing across virtualized environments.
In‑depth project management skills.
Good understanding of all current legislation and regulations pertaining to the organization.
Track record of effective coordination, prioritization, collaboration, organization, and project delivery.
Experience in financial forecasting and budget allocation.
Knowledge of relevant IT security hardware, software, and vendor solutions.
Understanding of scripting and source‑code programming languages such as C#, C++, .NET, Java, Perl, PHP, Python or Ruby on Rails.
Practical experience with operating systems such as MS Windows and Unix/Linux.
Analytical thinking with ability to find root cause of issues.
Organized, efficient, and able to work unsupervised.
Knowledge of information security management frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity.
Innovative thinking and leadership with ability to motivate cross‑functional teams.
How We’ll Support Your Success
The pay range for this role is $228,700 to $331,600, with compensation depending on skill, qualifications, experience and location.
All positions are eligible for health benefits on day one, 401(k) savings plan, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.
Dynamic, flexible, hardworking, team environment with meaningful work.
Hybrid work environment: 2 days a week from home, 3 days a week in office.
Competitive benefits package, vacation, and other perks.
Commitment to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
Team support and encouragement.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Director of Information Security to join the Digital organization at Cabot’s Billerica, MA location. This critical role is ideal for someone passionate about leading Cabot’s global cyber and data security programs and overseeing the overall Information and Data security of the entire organization. The leader provides strategic vision, scoping of requirements, design, development, implementation, incident response, budgets and adherence to all necessary protocols, regulations, and any legal requirements.
Overall, the role encompasses all aspects of information security across the enterprise, including web and mobile application security, cloud, infrastructure and device security, security awareness training, policy, and compliance. The position is part of the Cabot Digital Leadership team and Manufacturing Security Council and is responsible for presenting to Cabot’s Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The role requires 25% domestic and international travel and flexibility to work in a hybrid environment.
How You Will Make An Impact
Define and own a multi-year cybersecurity roadmap and key performance indicators focused on reducing cyber risk.
Create quarterly, annual and long-term cyber security and cyber risk management goals, articulate strategies, define metrics, and provide necessary updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Lead security incident response, third‑party information security assessment, data protection and encryption, identity and access management and privileged user access.
Define cyber security governance and control strategies for emerging technologies such as cloud, containerization, blockchain, and distributed computing.
Keep well informed of developing security threats and proactively create strategies to mitigate potential security problems that might arise from acquisitions or other large business moves.
Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise‑wide information security and risk management program.
Provide strategic and tactical vision around adversary and threat detection, incident response, and asset fortification.
Advise the CDIO, executive leadership, and digital leaders on security issues and threats.
Oversee the design, testing, and implementation of all IT security solutions.
Oversee day‑to‑day control of the maintenance and monitoring of live production environments.
Strategic planning, leadership, staff development, training, and adherence to all legal, compliance and regulatory requirements.
Define, scope, create, and execute IT and data security strategies to enhance the reliability and security of IT systems, projects, and underlying data.
Oversee managers and teams, allocate resources to ensure secure and robust IT solutions.
Plan and execute vulnerability audits, penetration testing or forensic IT audits and investigations to improve security.
Liaise with senior level directors, the board, and key stakeholders, managers, programmers, and IT security risk‑assessment staff.
Oversee integration of new IT systems with overall security policies.
Train staff in latest security awareness skills and ensure protocols and procedures are implemented.
Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Data Protection Act, ISO standards, or relevant regulations.
Plan budget allocations and financial forecasts for IT, data, and information security.
Manage staff development, hiring, dispute resolution, and personnel decisions.
Liaise with partners, stakeholders, vendors, and third‑party providers.
Oversee projects, budgets and resources to ensure favorable return on IT investments.
Maintain GRC and audit responsibility.
What You Will Bring To Cabot
Degree in business administration or a technology‑related field.
Relevant professional security management certifications.
8+ years of experience overseeing information, cyber and technology security.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with a global organization.
Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management, including managed services.
Experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best‑in‑class development practices.
Experience with cloud computing and elastic computing across virtualized environments.
In‑depth project management skills.
Good understanding of all current legislation and regulations pertaining to the organization.
Track record of effective coordination, prioritization, collaboration, organization, and project delivery.
Experience in financial forecasting and budget allocation.
Knowledge of relevant IT security hardware, software, and vendor solutions.
Understanding of scripting and source‑code programming languages such as C#, C++, .NET, Java, Perl, PHP, Python or Ruby on Rails.
Practical experience with operating systems such as MS Windows and Unix/Linux.
Analytical thinking with ability to find root cause of issues.
Organized, efficient, and able to work unsupervised.
Knowledge of information security management frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity.
Innovative thinking and leadership with ability to motivate cross‑functional teams.
How We’ll Support Your Success
The pay range for this role is $228,700 to $331,600, with compensation depending on skill, qualifications, experience and location.
All positions are eligible for health benefits on day one, 401(k) savings plan, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.
Dynamic, flexible, hardworking, team environment with meaningful work.
Hybrid work environment: 2 days a week from home, 3 days a week in office.
Competitive benefits package, vacation, and other perks.
Commitment to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
Team support and encouragement.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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