Cybersecurity Practice Director — Strategy & Risk

At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place. Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products. In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Want to make an impact? This role reports to the Director of Cybersecurity and will be responsible for driving the success of our security programs; interfacing with most areas of the business; helping to shape policy and process; communicating the security posture of the organization and evangelizing Cyber concepts and adoption. At Ferrara, Cybersecurity’s role is to give the business confidence so it can move fast. Ways you will make a difference You will interface with multiple functional areas to understand their needs and help develop secure process to support their outcomes. You will help to drive the continued improvement of security practices and maturity. You will assist with the strategic development of the Cybersecurity practice at Ferrara. Managing the Cybersecurity practice will involve vendor oversight, project management, documentation, policy development and review, and working closely with the IT technical teams to recommend and support the implementation of controls and systems. Skills that will make you successful Excellent written and presentation skills Customer service attitude Enjoys helping others find simple solutions to complex problems Ability to disagree without being adversarial Experiences that will support your success This is a business partnership role that requires a broad technical background 5-7+ years IT experience including project management and risk assessment 3+ years in security or related leadership role Master’s Degree or CISSP certification Familiarity with NIST, GDPR, CCPA and NIS2 What We Offer At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at Compensation The salary range for this role is $112,278 to $157,189 annually.

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