Brief Description
Become an integral part of our visionary mission to revolutionize the commercial vehicle industry through our cutting-edge lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. We are committed to delivering energy storage solutions that power the future.
Company Overview: Amplify Cell Technologies, created by Accelera, PACCAR, Daimler Truck and EVE is a Battery Cell Manufacturing company dedicated to producing cells mainly for the Commercial Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems market. For more information, please refer to the recent press releases for this announcement on our corporate website at the sites below:
September 6, 2023: https://northamerica.daimlertruck.com/PressDetail/accelera-by-cummins-daimler-truck-and-2023-09-06/
January 18, 2024: https://northamerica.daimlertruck.com/PressDetail/accelera-by-cummins-daimler-truck-and-2024-01-18/
June 4, 2024
Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR complete battery joint venture transaction to form Amplify Cell Technologies and names new CEO | Daimler
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About Amplify Cell Technologies: Amplify Cell Technologies is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for the commercial vehicle industry. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our mission to provide reliable and efficient energy solutions. As part of our dedication to operational excellence, we prioritize the health, safety, and environmental well-being of our employees and the communities we serve.
The Head of Security will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive information security strategy to protect the company's digital assets, intellectual property, and operational technologies. The Head of Security will work with all areas of the business to develop a "best in class" information security and compliance program to assess appropriate technology platform risks and protect the company’s informational assets. As such, the Head of Security acts as an advisor to the company’s CIO regarding compliance with the Information Security Policies.
Responsibilities include strategy, architecture, solutions design, program coordination and execution, awareness, outreach, business management, risk management, Incident management and reporting on information security program effectiveness. This position requires a seasoned leader with strong business acumen and detailed working knowledge of information security technologies, practices, policies, and their application to a business.
Location: This role will start remote and then will be working out of Marshall, MS, with expectation to be on-Site once building construction and timing is established.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and implement an enterprise-wide information security strategy and program.
- Ensure the security of the company's digital assets, including proprietary information, intellectual property, and customer data.
- Oversee the protection of operational technologies (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) used in battery manufacturing processes.
- Lead the information security team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats.
- Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to comply with industry regulations and best practices.
- Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.
- Implement and manage security technologies to monitor access to physical locations using camera monitoring systems, badges, digital accessing and other.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with IT, Operations, Legal, and other departments to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
- Ensure Compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to manage regulatory requirements.
- Lead the responses to security incidents and breaches, including investigation, containment and remediation.
- Conduct post-incident analysis and implement improvements.
- Assess and manage the security of third-party vendors and service providers.
- Negotiate security requirements in contracts and service level agreements.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Report on the status of information security initiatives to the executive team and board of directors.
Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And Experience
Amplify Cell Technologies is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in securing operational technologies (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with risk management, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
