Manager, Cyber Security - Security Operations
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At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. Function: Information Technology Job Summary: The Cybersecurity Manager - Security Operations is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of the enterprise's cybersecurity operations, technologies, and processes. This role ensures the effective protection of organizational assets through the continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats, while maintaining alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST and organizational policies. Core responsibilities include oversight of cybersecurity operations functions such as security monitoring, threat detection and response, threat hunting, and incident response leadership. The role is accountable for the performance, maturity, and continuous improvement of security operations capabilities across the enterprise. The Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing key security technologies and processes, including but not limited to: - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) - Cloud security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure security and monitoring capabilities) - Email security hygiene platforms (e.g., email gateway, phishing protection, and anti-spam solutions) - Security and threat monitoring solutions - Incident response program, process and playbook alignment This position provides leadership and direction to cybersecurity operations personnel and, where applicable, third-party SOC providers, ensuring effective service delivery, operational performance, and adherence to defined SLAs and security standards. The incumbent serves as a key liaison between IT, security, and business stakeholders, translating security risks into business context and ensuring alignment between cybersecurity operations and organizational objectives. Job Description: Major Responsibilities: Strategic Planning Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture and roadmap Contribute to and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures Brings current knowledge and a future vision of cybersecurity solutions as related to the Company's business initiatives and the evolving threat landscape Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders on security strategy Collaborates with Vendors to understand current product offerings and future direction of cybersecurity solutions Represents the perspective of the Cybersecurity team as part of a collaborative team of IT Managers when developing the strategic direction for IT Acquisition & Deployment Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies Evaluate and implement new security tools and enhancements Oversee deployment, integration, and configuration of security solutions, initiatives and projects Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and best practices Security Operations Development, Implementation & Support Directs the support of existing systems, ensures that operational problems are solved in a timely fashion and that the technology performance levels meet or exceed the users' business requirements Directs and coordinates the planning and implementation, including all phases of system design, configuration, programming, installation and operations for (Technology Name Here). Ensures IT project management practices are followed to include project management, portfolio management prioritization, enterprise architecture and quality assurance processes. Ensures project deadlines and budget are met Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and data Operate and maintain security technologies across network, endpoint, and cloud environments Drive threat-hunting activities daily Lead security incident response processes, including investigations and tabletop exercises Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and audit activities Ensure compliance with enterprise security po