Director, Enterprise Cybersecurity

Valmont Industries, Inc.

. Lead execution of Valmont's enterprise cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and annual priorities.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading enterprise cybersecurity strategies, including cloud security, identity and access management, and incident response. Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution while fostering a high-performing cybersecurity organization.

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Enterprise Cybersecurity StrategyCloud SecurityIdentity And Access ManagementCyber Incident ResponseCybersecurity Program Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity PoliciesSecurity ArchitectureVulnerability ManagementThreat IntelligenceIncident ResponseZero Trust ArchitectureSecurity AutomationAI-Enabled Security OperationsCybersecurity Controls ImplementationOperational Risk Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringTeam LeadershipTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

Cybersecurity FrameworksCloud-Native Security SolutionsSecurity Operations ToolsIdentity Governance ToolsIncident Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCRISCCISACCSPGIACAzure Security

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing TechnologyOperational TechnologyDigital TransformationInfrastructure ModernizationRegulated Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of Valmont's enterprise cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and annual priorities.
Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and operational practices aligned with business and risk management objectives.
Develop and mature cybersecurity capabilities supporting secure business growth, digital transformation, cloud adoption, and operational resilience.
Promote cybersecurity awareness, accountability, and risk ownership throughout the organization.
Partner with business and technology leaders on secure adoption of emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and digital solutions.
Develop and report cybersecurity KPIs, risk indicators, maturity metrics, and program performance updates to executive leadership.
Serve as a trusted advisor regarding cybersecurity risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies.
Drive innovation through automation, orchestration, AI-enabled security operations, and workflow simplification.
Oversee security operations, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and incident response.
Lead investigation, containment, remediation, and recovery for cyber incidents and significant security events.
Coordinate incident communications, escalation, and regulatory reporting when required.
Coordinate cybersecurity exercises, incident simulations, and readiness testing.
Support business continuity and recovery planning for critical systems and technology services.
Lead security engineering functions across endpoint, network, cloud, application, data protection, and privileged access management.
Define and implement secure enterprise architectures and security architecture standards.
Provide hands-on technical leadership during cybersecurity technology implementation and infrastructure modernization.
Support Zero Trust, network segmentation, encryption, identity governance, and cloud-native security capabilities.
Oversee authentication, access governance, privileged access, identity lifecycle management, and identity security controls.
Lead enterprise and application security programs, including SAP security governance, Segregation of Duties, assessments, and reviews.
Integrate cybersecurity requirements into technology projects, software development, and system implementations.
Partner with teams on privacy and data protection requirements.
Strengthen cybersecurity across manufacturing and operational technology environments.
Develop security awareness programs, training, and guidance.
Lead, develop, mentor, and build a high-performing global cybersecurity organization.
Establish performance expectations, development plans, and succession strategies.
Manage cybersecurity budgets, vendors, technology investments, and external service providers.
Support initiative prioritization and resource allocation based on enterprise risk and business priorities.
Monitor cybersecurity performance, operational effectiveness, and program maturity.
Maintain strategic relationships with vendors, technology partners, and external service providers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and technology risk management.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity programs and teams.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise cybersecurity operations across multiple security disciplines.
Deep expertise in cloud security, security architecture, infrastructure security, identity and access management, and cyber incident response.
Experience implementing and operationalizing cybersecurity controls aligned with recognized security frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical execution.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.
Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments, digital transformation initiatives, and infrastructure modernization efforts.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or MBA preferred as a highly qualified candidate qualification.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CCSP, GIAC, Azure Security, or equivalent preferred as a highly qualified candidate qualification.
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, and operational technology (OT) environments.
Experience building, transforming, or maturing enterprise cybersecurity programs.
Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures, cloud-native security solutions, security automation, and AI-enabled security operations.
Experience working within publicly traded, regulated, or global organizations.
Experience leading geographically distributed cybersecurity teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more