Posted:
11/17/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
On-site
Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking a IT Security Administrator to join our Corporate IT team. You will be responsible for supporting information security procedures that assure compliance while optimizing protections for confidentiality, integrity, and the availability of Methode’s information system assets.
This full-time onsite position is based at our Chicago Corporate office, located near O’Hare International Airport. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and access to an onsite gym. Currently, we are only considering local candidates.
Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions with sales, engineering and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. We design, engineer, and produce mechatronic products for OEMs utilizing our broad range of technologies for user interface, LED lighting system, power distribution and sensor applications.
Responsibilities:
Acts as the Systems Administrator for Methode’s security systems
Monitors network security to include incident response and escalation
Provides risk assessment and remediation recommendations
Monitors logs of public facing systems to detect abnormalities and intrusions
Runs vulnerability scans across internal and external hosts
Coordinates penetration testing
Tracks remediation and follow-up of audit and assessments
Keeps management informed of threats and vulnerabilities to Methode’s systems
Assists with maintaining accurate and current IT security related documentation
Provides guidance to lower-level technical staff on how to solve difficult technical issues
Develops and maintains operational processes to ensure global security standards are met
Demonstrated ability to administer security systems hardware, software and networks
Ability to work with vendors in a managed services or hosted environment
Creates project plans for upgrades and new implementations
Create and present status reports and findings reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience with direct exposure and use of industry standard security principles and automated technologies
Security Certification (examples - CISSP, MCSE, CCSP, CompTIA Security +)
Experience with Palo Alto, Cortex, Rapid 7, Proofpoint DLP plus
Solid background in project coordination and oversight
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as needed
Strong computer knowledge/skills
Experience working in a global environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-task environment
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Exceptional customer face-forward type service skills
Strong multi-tasking skills
Experience in procuring security services and vendor management
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Website: https://methode.com/
Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1946
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Electronics ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Manufacturing