USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency.

We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.

USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cybersecurity Engineer uses extensive information security implementation and support experience to analyze, evaluate, design, develop, implement, and support Information Security technology solutions. Leads and/or assists with integration of technology solutions, including software and related hardware, with existing platforms. Recommends and implements new standards and procedures for existing security systems. Performs operational support to implement business use cases, minimize system downtime, maintain a secure environment, and ensure proper backup & recovery provisions are in place. Leads and/or supports the security governance functions related to the supported technologies. Travel may be required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses, recommends, designs, tests, customizes and implements/installs cybersecurity hardware and software products, as well as the related standards and procedures.
• Assists with deployment and ongoing operational support of cybersecurity products and processes, including Privilege Access Management tools, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Classification products, Intrusion Detection, Incident Response, Vulnerability & Threat Management as well as other cybersecurity technologies.
• Coordinates or assists, as required, in the governance of USG’s Incident Response (IR), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity (BC) functions. This may include topics related to procedure creation and documentation, solution selection, process development and execution of these processes during an event.
• Works in an environment containing a mix of on-premises and cloud solutions.
• Identifies and implements cybersecurity improvements in the design and/or infrastructure of existing systems.
• Uses hands-on cybersecurity experience to represent the IT Security team as a subject matter expert for various projects.
• Develops, socializes and implements product lifecycle roadmaps for supported cybersecurity technologies.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding current and emerging cybersecurity and information technology trends.
• Acts as the key vendor contact and participates in managing vendor relationships, partnerships, and expectations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience as a member of an information security team.
• Creates and executes plans for cybersecurity projects which include timelines, resolving problems on scheduling, controlling projects, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assists in preparation of estimates and cost benefit analysis for cybersecurity activities and projects.
• Understands business needs and provides innovative technical cybersecurity solutions to business opportunities.
• Leads second level technical support efforts, as needed for supported cybersecurity products, processes and services.
• Assists in determining service level agreements and ensures they are met.
• Works with business to resolve technical issues.
• May be required to provide 24 hour on call support.
• Self-driven and able to work without direct supervision.
• Analyzes patterns and trends and recommends/implements innovative solutions within IT and with applicable cybersecurity vendors.
• Trains and mentors new and/or less experienced team members in areas of expertise. Preferred:
• Experience in an information security group in a manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of USG’s information technology environment
• Information Security industry certifications such as CISSP
• Experience with multiple information security technologies and business applications

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Translates strategy into action
• Problem solving / analysis
• Planning and organizing Focus on Customer and Market
• Understands customer needs
• Market / Industry knowledge
• Shares knowledge Innovation and Growth
• Adopts new ideas and creates new concepts
• Entrepreneurship (calculated risk taking)
• Process Improvement People Inspires and Motivates
• Builds trust and respect
• Creates teamwork and recognizes and celebrates contributions
• Leverages diversity Coaches and Develops
• Provides feedback
• Develops others
• Builds talent pipeline Partnerships and Collaboration
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• External partnerships (vendors, customers, and suppliers)
• Cross-functional / internal collaboration Personal Ownership and Results
• Accountability and initiative
• Performance orientation
• Judgment and decision-making Learning and Growth
• Commitment to self – development
• Learning agility
• Change adaptability Emotional Intelligence
• Resilience
• Sensitivity to others
• Stress tolerance Physical Demands and

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Years of Experience

A minimum of 7 years of technical experience across one or more given areas with a minimum of 5 years direct hands-on experience with relevant cybersecurity technologies.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran