Job Summary
This position combines hands on experience, strong technical depth in network and endpoint engineering with mature cybersecurity leadership. The incumbent serves as a corporate subject‑matter expert and escalation point for infrastructure and security incidents, partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering leaders on IT/OT convergence, and ensures that controls align with recognized frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0, NIST 800-82r3, IEC 62443) and applicable regulations (ISO 27001, GDPR). In addition to technical ability, the role requires excellent judgment, customer service, team leadership, coaching, process improvement, and technical writing skills. Supports approximately 2000 end users across 6 manufacturing sites and offices in the Americas and Europe. Directly leads a hybrid team across several locations, including contract and managed services. Protects a mixed IT/OT estate including corporate networks, datacenters, cloud tenants (M365, Azure/AWS), manufacturing networks, PLCs/HMIs, historians, MES, and lab systems.
Cybersecurity Strategy & Operations
- Lead the enterprise cybersecurity program aligned with NIST CSF and OT security standards (e.g., NIST 800‑82, IEC 62443).
- Oversee day‑to‑day security operations including SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, email security, DLP, IAM, and incident response.
- Serve as incident commander for significant security events and drive continuous improvement through tabletop exercises and lessons learned.
- Own cloud security posture for M365 and Azure and/or AWS.
OT / ICS Security & IT‑OT Convergence
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and site leadership to secure OT environments (PLCs, HMIs, MES, historians, lab systems).
- Design and maintain IT/OT network segmentation and secure remote access while respecting safety, uptime, and validation constraints.
- Develop site‑level cyber incident response playbooks addressing both cyber and operational impact.
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 13485, GDPR).
- Maintain cybersecurity risk register, treatment plans, and executive reporting.
- Lead third‑party and supply‑chain security risk assessments and support audits.
Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and develop a globally distributed team, including internal staff and managed service partners.
- Deliver cybersecurity initiatives on time and on budget with clear metrics and executive‑ready reporting.
- Build strong cross‑functional partnerships and translate technical risk into business impact.
Location: Orangeburg, SC (Hybrid) | Travel: ~20–30%
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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