Associate Manager, Information Security Detection and Response Engineer

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on the spirit of our people. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Manager, Information Security Detection and Response Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect our organization's critical controls. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the cyber threat landscape, attacker tactics and techniques, and content development lifecycle, ensuring our security detection and response initiatives are effective and continuously improving. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats. If you are enthusiastic about cybersecurity and have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Risk Management and Security Architecture teams to develop cyber security roadmaps and solutions aimed at reducing security risks.
• Leverage SIEM and its correlation capabilities to strengthen detect capabilities to drive more effective threat detection, faster incident response, and greater resilience against evolving threats.
• Identify gaps or decay in current security controls and engage with infrastructure and application development teams to design and build secure solutions.
• Develop AI-driven automation for protection and response measures.
• Regularly review, test, and optimize detection strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reporting to monitor effectiveness of security detection and response initiatives and ensure continuous improvement.

Required Experience You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems or computer science or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years expertise in cybersecurity engineering and/or security detection and response engineering.
• Experience in one of the following: security networking, DevSecOps, ITDR, or other Detection and Response roles.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Experiences and Skills

• 1 year experience designing or supporting solutions in endpoint, cloud, network, identity IT domains.
• 1 year experience in monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats and incidents (SecOps, SIEM).
• Professional Certification - CISSP or equivalent or willingness to complete within first year of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of one or more industry security frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27000, ATT&CK, OWASP).
• Practical experience in developing security solution design and driving end-to-end solution delivery.
• Experience designing and implementing controls using Microsoft cyber security tools.
• Effective communication skills that encompass verbal, written, and presentation capabilities, suitable for engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a keen sense of ethics and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and decision-making.

Job Requirements

• Full time onsite in Racine, WI.
• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees.
• Not eligible for domestic relocation.

Benefits and Perks

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidised health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centres, childcare, counselling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognise the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive. We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.