IT Security Leader

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love. We are currently seeking an IT Security Leader to join our team.
As an IT Security Leader , you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's cybersecurity operations, including managing internal security processes and collaborating with a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). This position requires both high-level strategic thinking and hands-on involvement in technical security issues, ensuring the organization's infrastructure and data are safeguarded from current and emerging threats. This individual will work closely with internal IT teams, executive leadership, and external security partners, ensuring comprehensive security coverage while maintaining business continuity.
How You'll be Rewarded:

Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
Competitive pay
IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
Generous 401K Matching Program
Paid time off
Opportunities for development and advancement
What You'll Do:

Security Strategy & Leadership :

Develop and implement the organization's overall cybersecurity strategy to protect organizational data and assets.
Lead the IT team in threat detection, response, and mitigation efforts.
Collaborate with senior management to align security initiatives with business goals.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
Act as the senior point of contact for all security matters, advising management on emerging threats and security risk.
Lead and coordinate the development of security policies, standards, and procedures.
Manage the relationship with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to enhance security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.
Oversee the MSSP's performance, ensuring alignment with the organization's security needs, SLAs, and compliance requirements.
Work with the MSSP to regularly review and update security monitoring protocols, incident response playbooks, and escalation processes.
Facilitate communication between the MSSP and internal teams, ensuring real-time threat intelligence sharing and coordinated incident handling.
Evaluate the MSSP's reports on vulnerabilities, incidents, and threat landscape, and provide recommendations for security improvements.
Technical Oversight:

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal security technologies, ensuring that systems and data are protected against threats.
Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure systems architecture, network design, and cloud infrastructure.
Manage risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests, working with both internal teams and the MSSP to proactively address security gaps.
Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring timely resolution of security incidents and collaboration with the MSSP when necessary.
Perform risk assessments, identify security gaps, and recommend enhancements.
Implement controls to mitigate identified risks, while balancing security with business operational needs.
Manage security projects and initiatives to enhance the organization's overall security posture.
Compliance & Governance:

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies related to data protection and information security.
Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
Maintain documentation of security processes, incidents, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate security awareness training for staff, ensuring that all employees are aware of and understand security policies.
Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and educate the team on emerging security concerns.
Other duties may be assigned.
What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
At least 7 years of experience in information security or related role.
Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, including firewalls, SIEMs, DLP, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).
Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure), network security, and secure systems architecture.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves:

Certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) are preferred.
Remote work experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.
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