IT Security Manager - Alta Equipment Group

Livonia, MI, USA • Virtual Req #503

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

We are seeking a driven and adaptable candidate to take on a leadership role within our IT Security Team. You will be responsible for leading the internal security team as well as managing third party security partners. You will protect our company and maintain a secure work environment. This position will be a full-time position for our Livonia, MI location or fully remote for the right candidate. In this position you will be required to develop, implement, and manage the organization's information security strategy in tandem with other IT leaders.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the information security team, setting goals and objectives, and provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Oversee the company's incident response planning and the investigation of security breaches. Assist with oversight and materiality matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and emergency response plans while ensuring all employees know their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure security program compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate with other departments to align security measures across the organization.
• Communicate to the business and leadership on all security related items.
• Manage the company's information security risk assessment process, including the reporting and oversight of treatment efforts to address negative findings.
• Work with the company's IT department to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration of IT systems and applications.
• Promote security awareness and training programs across the organization.
• Produce reports on security health for the organization as well as a roadmap outlining efforts to further our security posture.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging threats.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, a related field, or equivalent experience (5+ years of proven experience in IT security leadership) and certification (CISSP, CSM, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, compliance standards, and application security.
• Experience with security systems and tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, PAM, IAM).
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situations effectively.
• Excellent time management with the ability to multitask.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge and familiarity with regulatory requirements including SOX, HIPAA, and PCI
• Experience with emergency response planning and incident management.
• Ability to adapt to new security threats and technologies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!

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