Security Administrator

For over 115 years, Carhartt has manufactured premium workwear known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction, and fit that you can feel in the fabrics and see in the performance. Expanding the line from the traditional outerwear pieces, Carhartt now offers a complete product line for warm and cold weather alike that includes jeans and work pants, shirts, sweats, shorts, tee's and accessories. A variety of features such as premium fabrics, rugged construction, and comfortable fit are just some of the hallmarks of Carhartt workwear that fit our customer's needs in the toughest conditions. As a choice brand of those who work and play outdoors, Carhartt is proud to serve a variety of workers in many industries including construction and manufacturing along with farmers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established in 1889, Carhartt is family owned and operated with over 4,000 employees dedicated to our mission of providing Best-In-Class apparel for the active worker. Just as Hamilton Carhartt began four generations ago, Carhartt will continue to manufacture the most rugged and durable clothing for generations to come. Security Administrator Summary of duties and responsibilities: Contributes to the fulfillment of the Carhartt mission and vision by planning, designing, implementing and maintaining programs, policies, and management systems in all facets of security systems, both paper and electronic, in support of information technology and software application initiatives across Carhartt systems. The incumbent works collaboratively with management and staff to achieve system objectives. Under general direction, the incumbent performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and Carhartt information, and to protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Interfaces with user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security. Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required.  Maintains the disaster recovery plan including coordination of the annual disaster recovery test. Primary duties and responsibilities include: ·  Works with professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation as a member of the Information Systems team in delivering service to our customers.  ·  Develops and maintains security systems and practices to protect the integrity, availability, confidentiality, and recoverability of data and information across all technology platforms (i5, client/server, web, etc) within Carhartt. ·  Maintains Carhartt’s Disaster Recovery Plan, leading the effort across business units and cross-functional teams.  ·  Develops, coordinates, and manages security practices standardization, business continuation, patch management, security methods, approaches, policies and procedures across Carhartt systems. ·  Works in conjunction with other staff to evaluate security risk for new application systems.  ·  Interfaces with user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security. Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required. ·  Assists in coordinating and conducting security risk assessments to identify risks and potential corrective actions. ·  Participates in development of procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. ·  Facilitates a security awareness program among staff so that information is treated as an asset, and develops and supports training in multiple communities. ·  Maintains a system of management reporting that provides timely and relevant information on all aspects of the computer security function. ·  Adheres to established IS methodologies for project/workorder management, change management and problem management.  ·  Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department. ·  Demonstrates work practices consistent with Carhartt and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies.  ·  Coordinates the annual disaster recovery test.  ·  Works with Manager of Information Technology to ensure that disaster recovery contracts are current and will support the recovery of Carhartt’s critical business operations.  Knowledge, skills and abilities: Must possess strong knowledge of information security management and practice; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards for systems security;  strong project management skills; good communication skills; change management skills; demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect. Experience A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Information Systems Security and Disaster Recovery Planning is required.Education A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Information Management, or related field is required (any equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered).Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) professional certification is preferred. Working Conditions ·  Normal office environment: Cubicle setting.  Please Note: Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee. Carhartt is an equal opportunity employer.