IT Security Coordinator

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

IT Security Coordinator

Location\: Tonawanda, NY 

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking an IT Security Coordinator to join our team We are seeking an Information Security Coordinator to join our Information Technology (IT) team in Americas and bolster LG&E's IT organization's information security governance. This position involves overseeing key processes and projects related to cybersecurity, managing performance indicators, ensuring compliance, and providing support to teams within the company.  In this role, you will collaborate with LG&E IT Governance leader as well as LG&E business leaders in assisting in the management and enhancement of key security metrics, vulnerability management processes, and IT resilience initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience in cybersecurity while working on high-impact projects that help strengthen the organization's security posture, improve the maturity of end users and IT infrastructure resilience.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in supervising processes, projects and audits in the information security field.

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

• Employee discount programs

• Career growth opportunities

• Salary Range- $69,750  to $  102,300 (commensurate with industry experience)

What you will be doing:

• Governance\: Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with Linde standards, IT best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Performance Management\: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for information security, providing reports on progress and identifying areas for improvement.

• Project Management\: Lead and coordinate priority projects related to information security and compliance, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

• Vulnerability Management:  Support the ongoing vulnerability management lifecycle by working with IT teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities. Help improve vulnerability scanning and reporting processes.

• Disaster Recovery & Resilience\: Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing disaster recovery (DR) tests across business units in the Americas. Contribute to enhancing the resilience of the LG&E IT infrastructure by supporting regular reviews of DR procedures and business continuity plans.

• Compliance\: Ensure the organization complies with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, PCI Compliance, and/or, SOC2, or similar).

• Risk Management\: Assist in identifying and mitigating potential risks to information security, supporting risk management initiatives.

• Internal Audits & Compliance\: support internal audit processes by helping business maintains compliance with Linde policy and relevant security standards & frameworks. Help manage the resolution of audit findings.

• Communication\: Act as a point of contact for security-related matters of LG&E including those associated with acquisitions, effectively communicating risks, strategies, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels.

• Security Awareness & Training\: Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing the security maturity of end-users across all levels. Assist with user training, awareness programs, and educating staff on safe security practices and policies.

•  Incident Response & Monitoring:   Assist in the monitoring of security events and incidents. Work with senior analysts to respond to and help resolve IT security incidents across the LG&E organization.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

• Assist in the managing of IT governance and IT Infrastructure Resilience for LG&E including acquisitions\: Collaborate with LG&E IT leader to enhance governance and IT infrastructure resilience.  Assist non-integrated entities of LG&E to maintain comprehensive IT security practices and controls as defined by Linde's Global IT Security team.

• Improve IT KPI Scores\: Focus on implementing and driving the performance of security-related metrics across the organization (including acquisitions), ensuring better visibility into security posture and helping teams take actionable steps to meet targets.

• Enhance End-User Maturity\: Work to improve the security awareness and maturity of end-users through targeted education, training, and the implementation of user-friendly security tools.

What makes you great:

Basic

• 2 to 5 years of experience in information security management, governance, auditing, or related functions.

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, PCI Compliance, and/or SOC2

• Proven experience in project execution, including task prioritization and resource coordination.

• Proficiency in analyzing and managing security key performance indicators and metrics.

• Familiarity with risk management processes and methodologies.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Strong, proven IT documentation skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work independently when required.

• Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity

• Ability to travel up to 5 - 10% (domestic)

• Ability to work independently and set aggressive personal goals

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Masters Degree in IT Security, Governance and/or related IT Security

• Certifications such as CMMC, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 preferred

• Familiarity with incident response and vulnerability management processes

• Experience working in fast-paced environments or with cross-functional teams

• Experience with tools associated with security governance, risk, and compliance

Why you will enjoy working with us: 

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

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