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Company Overview: Amplify Cell Technologies, created by Accelera, PACCAR, Daimler Truck and EVE, is a Battery Cell Manufacturing company dedicated to producing cells mainly for the Commercial Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems market.
About Amplify Cell Technologies: Amplify Cell Technologies is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for the commercial vehicle industry. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our mission to provide reliable and efficient energy solutions.
Position: The Head of Security will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive information security strategy to protect the company's digital assets, intellectual property, and operational technologies. This role requires a seasoned leader with strong business acumen and detailed knowledge of information security technologies, practices, policies, and their application to a business.
Location: This role will start remote and then will be working out of Marshall, MS, with expectation to be on-site once building construction and timing is established.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement an enterprise-wide information security strategy and program.
- Ensure the security of the company's digital assets, including proprietary information, intellectual property, and customer data.
- Oversee the protection of operational technologies (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) used in battery manufacturing processes.
- Lead the information security team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats.
- Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to comply with industry regulations and best practices.
- Implement and manage security technologies to monitor access to physical locations.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with IT, Operations, Legal, and other departments to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Lead the responses to security incidents and breaches, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
- Conduct post-incident analysis and implement improvements.
- Assess and manage the security of third-party vendors and service providers.
- Negotiate security requirements in contracts and service level agreements.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Report on the status of information security initiatives to the executive team and board of directors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in securing operational technologies (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with risk management, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Amplify Cell Technologies is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
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