Director Cybersecurity & Incident Response
Nvent
Lead cyber operations, strategy, incident response & team for global electrical solutions
24 days ago ago
$175,000 - $255,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Madison, WI
Onsite
Company Size
12,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
cyber operations
threat monitoring
exposure management
incident response
security strategy
stakeholder collaboration
- Inspire and lead a diverse cyber operations center, including team management activities, budgeting, and maintaining a balanced workload that promotes health and defensive effectiveness.
- Develop and implement strategy for core cyber defense activities including exposure management, monitoring for anomalous activity on the network, and threat intelligence integrations.
- Enhance and strengthen enterprise-wide cybersecurity defenses, spanning from external network interfaces to manufacturing environments, while continuously adapting to emerging threats and aligning security strategies with the organization's diverse digital ecosystem, including IT, OT, and initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Maintain deep understanding of adversary techniques, trends and intelligence to adapt to defensive eco-system and lead in response activities to mitigate threats facing the environment.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with both technical and business stakeholders, effectively translating complex technical information into clear, actionable insights and communications that support organizational goals.
- Manage key relationships including those associated with government agencies, industry peer collaborations, managed detection & response services, incident response retainers, and penetration testing contracts.
- Use insights from operational processes to inform strategic adjustments to cybersecurity defenses, and communicate the impact of core activities to leadership through actionable metrics and detailed incident reporting.
What you bring
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- Innovative & adaptable
- Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between business processes and the highly technical work that goes on in the SOC.
- Ability to travel domestically as needed (10-15%).
- Experience in leading and developing a team of cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and security architects. This includes talent acquisition, retention, and fostering a security-conscious culture that promotes continuous learning and collaborative practices.
- Demonstrated expertise with advanced cybersecurity technologies, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms.
- Ability to translate complex technical security insights into actionable business strategies, aligning cybersecurity initiatives with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance to mitigate risk.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills to discern patterns that could indicate a breach and to develop and implement cybersecurity policies aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements
- Demonstrable knowledge of technology components, configurations, and infrastructure (endpoint, network, identity, applications, and data structures). Coding expertise and/or forensics skills are a strong differentiator for this role.
- Ideally, 15+ years of combined experience performing cybersecurity analysis, exposure management, threat hunting, cyber threat intelligence and/or incident response activities.
- At least two reputable Cybersecurity certifications paired with hands-on delivery of concepts are required for this position. Additional certifications will enhance competitiveness.
- Deep understanding of best practices in incident, problem, and change management. Skilled in directing incident response efforts and coordinating swift mitigation efforts during a cybersecurity event.
- A positive attitude, strong analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams and world-wide peers collaboratively.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field is required.
- Respectful and team oriented
- Demonstrable knowledge of common network communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP) and industrial networking protocols (ModBus, CIP, OPC, etc.) as well as supporting topologies are preferred.
- Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
- A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
- Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
- A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1894
Historical Milestone
Rooted in over a century of legacy, tracing back to early pioneers like ILSCO (1894) and ERICO (1903).
$3B Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Reporting over $3 billion in annual revenue, driving global expansion and strategic growth.
Over 100 Years Experience
Industry Leadership
Consolidating expertise in enclosures, thermal-management, and electrical-fastening systems.
450+ Patents
Innovative Portfolio
Collective patents held by brands including Cadweld, Caddy, Hoffman, ERICO, and Schroff.
- Spun off from Pentair in 2018, rapidly carving out a global identity under the nVent umbrella.
- Signature projects include modular data-center cooling systems, AI-ready liquid cooling units, and secure railway infrastructure enclosures.
- Thrives in high-growth sectors like data centers, industrial automation, power utilities, renewable energy, energy storage, buildings, and telecom.
- Integrity: We do the right thing.
- Customer Focus: We listen, anticipate, and act to meet the needs of our customers.
- Innovation: We embrace creativity and encourage new ideas to drive solutions.
- Excellence: We pursue the highest standards of quality and performance.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve more.
- Accountability: We take ownership and deliver results.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century.
30% Reduction by 2030
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Plans to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2030.
10% Water Reduction by 2025
Water Consumption Goal
Targeting a 10% reduction in water usage globally.
100% Renewable Energy by 2025
Energy Transition Commitment
Committed to sourcing all energy from renewable sources in the near future.
- Energy efficiency is a focus across global manufacturing and distribution facilities.
23% women
Global Workforce Composition
The percentage of women in the workforce globally.
5% increase
Female Leadership Goal
Target to increase female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
- Fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and respected.
- Developed programs to increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.
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