Manager, IT Security

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Estimated annual base pay: $113,000(minimum) - $147,000(midpoint) - $181,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage security program by partnering with IT and other departments to ensure the seamless adoption of security measures into organizational processes and workflows.
• Design and implement a comprehensive IT security strategies to safeguard organizational data and systems.
• Oversees and mentors the IT security team, managing hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Manage all aspects of security tools and configuration. Ensure team is trained, and responsive to all security request and incidents.
• Oversee the technical response to security incidents, focusing on threat identification, containment, eradication, and recovery to minimize impact.

Key Skills:

• Network Security: Expertise in securing network infrastructures, including firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation and intrusion detection systems.
• Endpoint Security: Skilled in deploying and managing endpoint protection solutions and hardening standards.
• Identity & Cloud security: Proficiency with IAM solutions (RBAC, MFA, PAM) and securing cloud platforms using conditional access, encryption, and configuration best practices.
• Data Security: Expertise in data protection controls like DLP, secure storage, retention policies, eDiscovery and access controls.
• Project Management: Expertise in overseeing security projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and implementing security strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Communication: Effective in communicating security efforts and issues to stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage security teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Problem Solving: Adept at resolving complex security challenges through analytical thinking.
• Financial Acumen: Experienced in managing budgets and financial resources related to security operations.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• 7 years of IT Security experience with 1-2 year of management experience
• CISSP, CISM or similar certification preferred

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.