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Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics

Manufacturing IT Cyber Security Specialist

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Manages and implements industrial cybersecurity controls and standards within automotive manufacturing facilities. The role coordinates cybersecurity initiatives, supports vulnerability and incident management practices, communicates requirements across plant teams, reports progress to corporate stakeholders, and shares best practices across facilities. Candidates must have manufacturing plant-floor experience with exposure to industrial IT systems and controls, cybersecurity education or certifications, and the ability to work fully onsite with travel and occasional off-shift support.
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The onsite Manufacturing IT Cyber Security Specialist will join a growing team of Engineering and Health & Safety professionals helping our customers reduce their work-related risk to quality, productivity and employee health.

This key role will have the opportunity to help improve enterprise operating capability by managing and implementing Cyber Security–specific controls within automotive manufacturing environments. Cyber Security is a highly visible topic and this position will require communication with people throughout the organization providing insight and support into many key areas of Cyber Security within a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have the following attributes:

  • Interest in providing industrial cyber security support within manufacturing environments and coordinating cyber security initiatives.
  • Ability to recognize common needs with potential for strategic solutions.
  • General understanding and awareness of vulnerability management processes, incident management procedures, and common exploit methods.
  • Must work well in a team environment and be flexible enough to work on any aspect of the project as needed.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills and comfort level interacting with all levels of the plant hierarchy.
  • Well rounded plant floor background with exposure to IT systems and plant floor controls.
  • Ability to work onsite on a full time basis supporting multiple automotive manufacturing facilities in multiple areas.

Responsibilities include:

  • IT Cyber Security initiatives including implementation and management of Manufacturing Cyber Security standards at the assigned facility.
  • Work closely with all levels and groups within the plant to ensure Industrial Cyber Security standards and practices are understood and being followed.
  • Coordinate with counterparts at other facilities as well as corporate management to report status, share best practices and overcome challenges.
  • Job may require occasional off-shift support to implement initiatives during non-production times.

Requirements
  • Degree or certification(s) in Information Technology/Cybersecurity related field
  • A strong interest in developing ICS-specific Cyber Security skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • 2+ years Manufacturing Plant Floor Experience with exposure to Industrial IT systems and controls.
  • Work 100% on-site at client site
  • Travel

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k/Roth)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

Candidates for this role with Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application, without sponsorship. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 734-744-9705.

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