Manager Information Security

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We're currently looking for a Manager, Information Security to join our team in Franklin, TN. This role is primarily responsible for providing leadership, as well as operational and tactical direction to diverse teams, including analysts, engineers and architects. The Information Security Manager leads the team through the information security program by establishing highly effective policies, corporate protocols and appropriate collaboration among teams. In addition, this leader assumes responsibility for the education and enforcement of those protocols and matters of compliance.

The Information Security Manager possesses a strong technical background and understands risk, mitigation and technical controls. This position requires strong written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate detailed, technical information in a manner comprehensible by individuals at varying degrees of experience and skill level. The role requires the ability to speak confidently in front of large groups and with corporate management, vendors and service providers. The Information Security Manager also contributes to the company IT security strategy and roadmap.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes technologies and establishes highly effective processes and protocols to ensure comprehensive protection exists to prevent unauthorized entry into the company networks and systems.
• Conducts independent verification and validation testing of the company networks and sensitive programs through internal team resources and independent consultant engagements.
• Develops IT security programs and recommends necessary changes to the information security team to ensure the company's systems are fully compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements and privacy laws.
• Acts as a change agent and drives the department and business forward using effective management, analysis and strategic skills.
• Leads security-related projects from inception to successful completion and is capable of effectively coaching technology staff on appropriate security protocols and needs as they implement new technology into the organization.
• Facilitates third-party audit reviews of internal departments; participates in the company's change management program
• Leads the team to implement secure enterprise systems and identifies issues that could compromise data integrity or security; mentors security team and places a heavy emphasis on employee retention - people, first.
• Utilizes open communication and managerial courage to ensure the standards, expectations and goals of the organization are respected and upheld.

Qualifications:

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of NIST, ISO FIPS, GDPR, CMMC, DFARS, PCI-DSS, CCPA, NYDFS; Cloud Security: Identity and Access Management (IAM); Network Security; Database Security; Application Security.
• Remain current with new security threats; continually research capabilities of current and new disruptive solutions on the market and make recommendations to security leadership.
• Research, validate and deploy solutions meeting security and business needs.
• Influence the planning and execution of incident response and postmortem exercises, with a focus on creating measurable benchmarks to show progress (or deficiencies requiring additional attention).
• Possess a DevOps focus across technology and security architecture, automation, integration and distribution.

Experience:

• Seven or more years of technical, hands-on security.

Leadership Experience:

• Three or more years as an intermediate level manager or supervisor, providing leadership, coaching, guiding, training and contributing to staff development.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills; forward looking with strong business acumen.
• Leverages subject matter expertise in security and compliance.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and the ability to make quick decisions and think outside the box when working with complex situations.
• Demonstrates a high level of flexibility; demonstrates solid organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and delegate responsibilities.
• Possesses a high level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence, and represents the company and its management team at the highest level of professionalism.
• Works effectively with a variety of personalities and can adapt his/her approach to effectively reach and develop his/her team. Uses this skill as well as his/her functional knowledge to both earn and maintain a high level of credibility with the team.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred. Technology, management or program/project management certifications a plus

Professional Certifications:

• Relevant professional certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cloud certifications such as AWS, Azure, Google

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America