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Director, Information Security-March 2024
Northbrook
Mar 28, 2026
About Director, Information Security

  If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

  With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

  Position Summary: The Director of Information Security will be the primary role responsible for the corporate wide information security management program that ensures that information assets are protected. This position will be responsible for the oversight of processes related to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all business, business partner, customer, and employee information. The key responsibility of the Director of Information Security will be to it develop enterprise wide strategic solutions that encompass the creation and maintenance of policies, processes and initiatives related to information security which they will do in collaboration with executive management and aligned with the organizations risk levels.

  Duties and Responsibilities : Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director of Information Security will be responsible for a broad range of duties, including supporting the enterprise and all business units in achieving and maintaining security best practices, legal and regulatory requirements, and other standards such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, 800-171, and UK Cyberessentials.

  Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive, strategic enterprise information security and IT risk management program

  Provide leadership to the enterprise information security organization

  Maintain and update the current Cybersecurity Technology Program ensuring that chosen solutions are uniform and consistent with IDEX’s various cybersecurity programs and requirements.

  Work directly with business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes along with developing solutions in partnership to address and mitigate identified risks.

  Evaluate and recommend enhancements to security processes or other controls across the organization.

  Develop and enhance an information security management framework.

  Build effective partnerships with related disciplines through committees to provide consistent applications of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems and services.

  Act as liaison to all business units and corporate business functions on security matters ensuring data, processes and measures have the appropriate level of protection.

  Support business units during incident response activities, aligning resources from various departments as necessary.

  Assist with post-event analysis and reporting activities.

  Ensure continued data security as it pertains to areas of regulatory compliance for GDPR, CCPA, ITAR, DFARS and other future regulatory requirements.

  Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and international security laws, licensing, and certification requirements.

  Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns

  Assist with overall business technology planning, providing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems

  Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Education & Qualifications :

  Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or comparable education and experience.

  Minimum of eight to twelve years working in risk management, information security for an international publicly traded organization as part of the security team.

  Professional Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM).

  Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF

  Experience creating and conducting thoughtful, practical audit programs.

  Ability to analyze data, prepare reports and effectively communicate these to senior leadership.

  A demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and to manage multi-task, multi-deadline, cross functional projects effectively, on time and on budget.

  Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with excellent judgment and professional maturity.

  Ability to fit into a team-oriented environment that is both friendly and informal, yet demanding of excellence, fast-paced and rapidly changing.

  Ability to actively manage and work efficiently with outside consultants and counsel.

  Willingness to travel up to 20% if located in the Northbrook, Illinois area or up to 25% if remote.

  Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

  IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

  Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

  Job Family: Information Technology

  Business Unit: Corporate

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