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Manager, Information Security Operations

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.

parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Illinois, Itasca

2 Pierce Place (Show on map)

Feb 11, 2026

Manager, Information Security Operations

2026-6719

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver. means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Manager, Information Security Operations is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the organization's security operations function. Provides strategic and operational leadership for the information security analyst team and is accountable for the effectiveness, maturity, and alignment of security operations with business objectives and risk tolerance. Drives incident response readiness, security monitoring, risk reduction initiatives, tooling strategy, and operational metrics, while partnering closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders. Ensures that security operations support enterprise goals while enabling the business to operate confidently and securely.

Responsibilities

Provide managerial leadership for Information Security Operations, setting direction, priorities, and performance expectations for the security analyst team. Manage staffing, workload planning, onboarding, training, and professional development for the security operations team.

Responsible for the operational security program, including security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat detection. Accountable for timely, effective, and consistent response to security incidents, including executive communication and post-incident reporting. Develop and maintain the security operations roadmap, ensuring tools, processes, and staffing align with current and
emerging threats.
Support internal and external audits by ensuring operational controls are effective, documented, and followed.
Develop and maintain the security operations roadmap, ensuring tools, processes, and staffing align with current and emerging threats.
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of security operations tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms). Make risk-based decisions regarding incident handling, escalation, containment, and remediation activities.
Partner with the Senior Director, Information Security to define, measure, and report on KPIs, KRIs, and operational risk metrics. Contribute to budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization for security operations tools and services.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
The wage range for this position is $106,050.00-$159,070.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Qualifications

Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field (required) or
* Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related discipline (preferred)

Experience
* 5+ years including global/multinational environments, proven leadership of cross-functional and geographically distributed teams (required) and
* 2+ years Experience in logistics, transportation, or other highly regulated, asset-heavy industries (required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Strong background in cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), governance, and operations. Medium
* Proven leadership of cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. Medium
* Experience with IAM systems, SIEM platforms, and vulnerability management tools. Medium
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including board-level reporting. Medium
* Experience in environments with distributed assets, regulatory exposure, or rapid digital transformation Medium

Licenses and Certifications
* CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional - (required)
* CISM - Certified Information Security Manager - (required)

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.