Amphenol is hiring: Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance Associate Director in

Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance Associate Director

Company: Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. Founded in 1932, Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Amphenol has been at the forefront of enabling the electronics revolution by driving value through innovation and connecting people and technology. The primary end markets for the company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications. Listed on the NYSE with sales of $15.2 Billion in 2024 and a Fortune 500 company, Amphenol is a top performing company with an unparalleled history of growth. With 120,000+ dedicated employees working at over 300 manufacturing facilities in more than 40 countries, Amphenol has the unique advantage of having both diversified global reach while still being a focused organization. Our focus comes from our entrepreneurial management teams dedicated to specific markets and regions.

Job Title: Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance Associate Director

Location: Wallingford, CT

Reports to: VP of Internal Audit

Own and leads the global cybersecurity and assurance program, partnering closely with Corporate IT to harden our posture, and give senior leaders clear, defensible opinions on control effectiveness and risk. Translate findings into scalable fixes and measurable outcomes across 300+ facilities. Provides assurance on the integrity, reliability, and resilience of our technological environment and works directly with operations to ensure a strong, measurable security posture.

This strategic assurance leadership role ensures the integrity, security, and compliance of the company's IT infrastructure, information systems, and operational technology (OT) environments, while positioning the audit function as a valuable business partner and talent pipeline for the organization.

The ideal candidate pairs an executive-level analytical mindset with deep technical acumen to govern risk across our global footprint—spanning digital assets, systems, and data. This leader brings a strong command of security architecture, network security, and modern infrastructure, and excels at turning risk insights into actionable, scalable controls. Working cross-functionally and across regions, the Director identifies emerging threats, prioritizes remediation, implements appropriate controls, and provides clear, authoritative guidance on cybersecurity best practices.

Role reports to the VP of Internal Audit and serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology leaders across the Company, helping to strengthen Amphenol’s global control environment through thoughtful risk insights and strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Assurance Planning & Risk Management

• Execution of global system-wide risk management function of the information security program to ensure emerging information security risks in a dynamic manufacturing environment are identified.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of IT risks, including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data governance, business continuity, and manufacturing-specific operational technology risks.
• Provide expert advisory services and control consultation for major technology initiatives, including new manufacturing site integrations, ERP transformations, and M&A activities.

Audit Execution & Compliance

• Oversee the team responsible for delivering risk-based audits and consulting engagements across Amphenol’s diverse technology ecosystem, fostering a collaborative, agile, and growth-oriented environment.
• Oversee the planning, execution and documentation of IT and OT audit engagements in accordance with professional standards (IIA, COBIT, NIST, SOX) and company policies using an integrated audit approach which concentrates on high-risk areas, and review of both IT operational and cyber security controls.
• Ensure consistent application of audit processes for both traditional IT and manufacturing-specific process control systems (PCS) in all operating regions.
• Advise on architecture, identity, network segmentation/zero trust, endpoint/EDR, patching, encryption, logging/SIEM, and backup/recovery.
• Assess Operational Technology (OT) controls with a manufacturing focus, vendor/supplier cyber risk, and plant connectivity risks.
• Use evidence (telemetry, SIEM, EDR, network logs) to determine incident scope; advise on containment/eradication/recovery and lessons-learned controls.
• Produce executive reporting and concise dashboards and reports that quantify risk reduction, control maturity, and audit ROI.

Leadership & People Development

• Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a globally dispersed team of IT audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Co-source where it accelerates expertise and coverage.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business unit general managers and controllers, group and division management, and corporate function heads (Legal, Compliance, Finance).
• Drive the adoption of audit technology, data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring techniques to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of advanced IT skills with expertise in information security.
• Strong analytical skills for trend detection, issue analysis, and solution development.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure, network administration, or system engineering focused on security.
• IT security and auditing experience.
• Deep understanding of security principles, protocols, and best practices.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards: ISO 27001, COBIT, COSO, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS.
• Understanding of network, ERP systems, databases, and IT application controls.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to apply a global perspective to ensure audit coverage reflects regional nuances and local regulatory requirements.
• Effective, independent and strong team worker.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends, techniques, seminars, and news.
• Attention to detail, QA skills, proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with hardware, software, networks, data centers, and systems related to cybersecurity.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Information Technology

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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