Security Program Manager

Function Cybersecurity Our Company We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks ­– can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data. Job description Job Summary:** We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Program Manager to lead and manage various security initiatives and projects for HITACHI VANTARA LLC. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing security programs to protect our information assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in our security posture. Job Responsibilities:** * Develop and implement comprehensive security programs, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. * Manage the full lifecycle of security projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. * Lead cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across various systems, applications, and infrastructure. * Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant compliance mandates. * Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security audit processes, driving remediation efforts and tracking progress. * Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business units to integrate security requirements into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and other operational processes. * Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs for employees across the organization. * Manage security incident response plans, procedures, and exercises, ensuring effective and timely resolution of security incidents. * Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security capabilities. * Prepare and present security reports, metrics, and program updates to senior management and stakeholders. * Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends to continuously improve our security posture. Job Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. * 7+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a security program management role. * Proven experience in managing complex security programs and projects, utilizing project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). * Strong understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT). * In-depth knowledge of various security domains, including application security, network security, cloud security, data protection, and identity and access management. * Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX). * Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, CIPP/US, or equivalent are highly desirable. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. About us We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential. Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.