Head of IT Security Capabilities

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Head of IT Security Capabilities at a glance

Reporting to the CISO, the Director of Information Security is responsible for the day-to-day security operations including threat prevention, detection, vendor management, incident response, digital forensics, disaster recovery, network security, security automation, vulnerability management, SAP security, and identity and access management. The Director of Information Security role works in concert with the CISO and supports the overall information security program providing leadership to develop, support, and advance strategies, programs, and projects designed to continually improve and enhance the information security program.

What's on the menu?

• Provide leadership to refine and enhance the implementation of a risk-based strategy program to manage our information assets and then continuously review and set/update policies to support the program.

• Direct the tactical company response to attacks and incidents including the containment and eradication strategy to ensure minimal impact to business operations.

• Mature and enhance the Security Operations Center which will include security tool optimization, technology enhancements, process and procedure improvements.

• Regularly assess and improve critical 3rd party vendors for effectiveness, maturity, knowledge transfer, and documentation.  

• Make appropriate recommendations for security enhancements to the CISO including tools, technologies, services, policies, procedures, and other areas as needed.

• Manage the enterprise process for identification and remediation of technical vulnerabilities in partnership with global teams.

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have experience leading and coaching information security teams to their highest potential in a fast-paced environment.

• I have effective interpersonal skills, with ability to build consensus and integrate people, processes, and technology in a fast-moving environment.

• I have knowledge of security standards / frameworks, i.e., ISO 27001, SSAE-18, NIST, etc.

• I have a successful track record of helping to implement security initiatives and frameworks in a flexible unstructured manner.

• I have the ability to understand technical issues teams typically face and act as a player/coach for blocker removal.

• I have a collaborative approach to decision-making, ability to influence without direct line of reporting.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview.

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Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.