IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

About Us

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we deliver products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000 experienced professionals, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. We offer dynamic career opportunities with a global reach, seeking top talent from production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, and sales to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the organization's network and system activities to detect and prevent security breaches, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
• Continuously test and assess the effectiveness of security measures and propose improvements based on identified threats or vulnerabilities.
• Perform intrusion detection by analyzing network traffic and identifying abnormal activities or signs of breaches.
• Act as the first line of defense in responding to cyber security incidents, including identifying and mitigating penetration attempts by malicious actors.
• Assist in incident response and disaster recovery planning and execution to ensure swift recovery from security incidents.
• Investigate security events, alarms, and alerts to determine the source and potential impact of cyber security issues.
• Document and report findings, while providing recommendations for remediation and risk mitigation.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Help ensure that security protocols align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with IT, network, and security teams to ensure effective coordination and timely resolution of security issues.
• Provide input on system and network security configurations, including firewalls, encryption protocols, and antivirus solutions.
• Analyze potential threats and vulnerabilities, offering suggestions for continuous security improvements and implementing new security technologies as needed.
• Ensure security tools, systems, and configurations are up-to-date and functioning effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network security or a related area, with a focus on security architecture design and implementation.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other network security tools.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, data protection standards, and compliance regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
• Experience with security assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Our Culture

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people—ALL PEOPLE—breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion are central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth and innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.