IT Director – Back-Office and Cybersecurity

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for an IT Director – Back-Office and Cybersecurity for JBS that reports onsite to the corporate office in Greeley, Colorado.

The IT Director position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including delivering assigned IT projects on time, working with the business to improve efficiencies, a senior leader, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect an organization's data, systems, and infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, and leading a team of managers.  

Responsibilities:

• Promote a security-conscious culture within the organization.
• Develop and deliver Cybersecurity Awareness Training programs.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Evaluate and select cybersecurity technologies and solutions, and oversee the implementation and maintenance of security systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage the cybersecurity budget, allocate resources to support cybersecurity initiatives, and advocate for necessary resources to maintain a strong security posture.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address security concerns.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan, and lead the investigation and response to security incidents to ensure timely and effective remediation of security breaches.
• Monitor security systems and infrastructure for potential threats and incidents.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats, and develop and implement security controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies.
• Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with the organization's business goals.
• Collaborate with the business to improve efficiencies and enhance team efficiencies.
• Deliver assigned IT projects on time.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in IT.
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity management and leadership.
• Strong technical skills in cybersecurity technologies and practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience with NIST 2.0.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC).
• Prior experience with meat/CPG business preferred.
• Ability to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Technical aptitude with project management experience preferred.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $130,000-$150,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.