Cybersecurity Platform Manager

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Manager, Cybersecurity Platform. The Cybersecurity Platform Manager will grow a team that will design, implement, and maintain security solutions for critical systems. The candidate should be skilled in cybersecurity principles, architecture, and cybersecurity tool chains, with a proven ability to lead and mentor developers.

This role involves building secure tool chains, automating security processes, and collaborating to defend against cyber threats. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

Management:

• Set clear goals and expectations for the team
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through mentoring and performance feedback
• Foster communication within the team and across departments
• Drive continuous improvement in team processes, tools, and outcomes

Cybersecurity Toolchain Architecture:

• Design a cybersecurity toolchain that provides unified visibility of security posture

Cybersecurity Development:

• Lead development activities to establish telemetry pipelines integrating new and existing cybersecurity tools
• Create unified management for cybersecurity risk

Security Architecture & Engineering:

• Design secure product solutions with product teams
• Automate detection of security issues and implement effective mitigation strategies

Release Management:

• Ensure that cybersecurity is represented in the release management process

Security Standards and Compliance:

• Ensure products and processes conform to industry standards
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for secure development lifecycle assurance (SDLA)

Incident Response and Risk Management:

• Collaborate with teams to address security incidents and conduct root cause analysis
• Evaluate product risks and provide guidance to reduce potential security issues

Cybersecurity Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development and IT, to integrate security practices

Support Executive Metrics Collection:

• Facilitate the collection and visualization of risk metrics and other key performance indicators to measure cybersecurity performance

What’s in it for you: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 10+ years in software development and cybersecurity
• 6+ years in people leadership roles
• Strong software architecture skills
• Strong programming skills with a cybersecurity focus
• Proficiency in full-stack development technologies
• Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and secure coding practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines/ DevOps methodologies
• Experience with cyber security tools such as: SCA, SAST
• Familiarity with virtualized and container-based environments along with Azure cloud security
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cybersecurity certifications such as CSP, CCSK
• Adaptability: Willingness to stay current with technological advancements and adapt accordingly
• Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality

• Industry Experience: Demonstrated success in commercial HVAC and controls

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,000 - $188,000 (+ 20-25% bonus) in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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