Grainger
North America's leading B2B supplier of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and related services.
Chicago, IL

Director, Information Security

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Manages information risk to an acceptable level to meet the business and compliance requirements of the organization.

Protect sensitive information and maintain a strong corporate brand and reputation while ensuring Grainger meets all applicable regulatory and compliance demands at a Global level.

Leads an Enterprise Security team that consists of one or more of the following: Security Architecture, Global Security Risk and Compliance, Security Engineering, Security Administration, Security Operations Center, IT Risk Management and Business Continuity.

Provides Team Members and Executive Leadership with research and guidance on risk assessments and appropriate mitigation strategies aligned with an Enterprise Risk Management Strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Understands the enterprise strategy and influences the integration of security into business strategies and processes while ensuring that the results are documented and actionable, with clear ties to Enterprise Security frameworks
  • Align the security team scope, budget and staffing to the company level strategy, emerging technologies and changes in the threat landscape
  • Responsible for effectively executing specific ES Risk Management and Compliance activities, including management of Enterprise Systems Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls with associated supporting processes, collaboration with process owners to ensure that risk mitigations are appropriate and to report on progress with respect to the designed plan, all in alignment with company Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) guidelines
  • Lead a functional Security team to manage information risk and availability to an acceptable level to meet the business and compliance requirements of the organization globally
  • Establish and manage the capability to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover from information incidents to minimize business impact. Analyzes and provides assessments of IT Security Incidents & trends and their impact on Grainger’s Global business to Senior Management
  • Establish, monitor, evaluate and report key performance and key risk indicators (KPIs and KRIs) to provide leadership with accurate information regarding the effectiveness of the information risk & security strategy.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships outside of Grainger to inform on strategy and best practices.
  • industry trends
  • Directs the assigned security functions of Enterprise Information Security as they relate to Security Architecture, Security Risk and Compliance, Security Engineering, Security Administration, Security Operations, and IT Risk Management
  • Collaborates with all levels of management to raise security and IT risk awareness
  • Provides Information Security and IT Risk input to the EPS strategy and planning efforts
  • Communicates strategy with the security team and performs changes management as necessary
  • Works closely with external partners to ensure the security and integrity of Grainger data is not compromised and is available when needed
  • Ensures new development, major changes and improvements to applications and systems continue to provide necessary and appropriate security, IT risk and continuity, within all applicable environments. Manages the integration of new security technologies and services into the suite of applications and operating systems with minimal negative impact
  • Advises Contract and Legal Teams to ensure terms and conditions protect Grainger and comply with Grainger’s risk profile
  • Build, develop and sustain a team structure that supports the progression of team members, builds a bench of resources and incorporates recruitment

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCIES:  

  • Minimum ten years of successful experience in an Information Security field
  • Current CISM and or CISSP certification preferred
  • Minimum five years of successful experience directly managing technical individual contributors, supervisors and managers
  • Balance of strong technical knowledge and strong managerial competencies
  • Ability to translate complex IT Security problems and issues into simple business terms & business impact
  • Experience in executing security programs in companies that have a Multi–Billion Dollar E-Commerce Business, Brick & Mortar businesses, as well as External & Inside Sales
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, coach and lead technical teams; must be able to work directly with individuals at all levels of the Company
  • Strong continuous improvement problem-solving and mentoring skills
  • Confident and effective negotiation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage vendor/supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, ongoing maintenance & support and problem-resolution
  • Ability to effectively manage annual budgets >$3M and link team strategy to company performance
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What are Grainger Perks + Benefits

Grainger Benefits Overview

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our benefits provide a wide range of programs and resources for nearly every aspect of the full life you and your family lead – supporting your life today and in the future.

Some benefits are provided automatically, while others are offered at reduced group rates. Whatever you need, you’ve got this because you’ve got Grainger. Visit GraingerTotalRewards.com for a complete picture.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Team members connect in, African American, Asian-Pacific Islander, Disability, Equality Alliance, Generational, Latino, Veterans and Women's Business Resource Groups.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Team members can contribute up to 75% of pay up IRS limits on a pre- or post-tax basis. Your contributions are always 100% vested.
401(K) matching
Grainger automatically contributes 6% of your eligible pay into your retirement savings plan account each pay period. This contribution is always 100% vested.
Employee stock purchase plan
You are eligible to participate in Grainger's ESPP once you have completed at least 90 days of service and are regular full-time or regular part-time, scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
For every $1 a team member donates to charity, Grainger amplifies that impact with a $3 matched donation.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Grainger supports team members and their families who are in the process of adopting by reimbursing up to $6,000 per adoption for eligible expenses.
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Beverages and coffee on demand in our downtown locations.
Onsite office parking
We offer employees discounted parking rates at our Chicago office locations.
Relocation assistance
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan covers the first $5,250 per year towards a degree program. Amounts that exceed $5,250 are reimbursed at 50% and there is no program maximum.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training

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