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If you are passionate about delivering excellence, and think you are a great fit with our organization, we'd love to hear from you. To apply for any of our openings, click on the desired position and complete your application online. For any jobs listed below without a specific city and/or state, they are considered REMOTE opportunities. If you do not see a position that fits your particular skill set, please click here to apply for GENERAL CONSIDERATION. Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Cyber Security will serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of information security within the organization. This role involves managing a team of Cyber Security professionals, oversight of security alerts/news, and designing and implementing new security standards and protocols. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for framework mapping & framework management. This role will report directly to the head of Information Technology, and as such will collaborate closely in order to align goals and support strategic company initiatives. The incumbent will work with internal and external resources to test the safety and security of enterprise systems, including conducting penetration testing and audits. They will provide emergency guidance, support and assistance in response to new and emerging threats. Participation in various project teams to assess needs, requirements, examine benefits, and recommend IT-related solutions is critical. Frequent interaction with all aspects of the Information Technology Department is a key component of this role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Management of a team of Cyber Security engineers Proficient in conducting risk vs business impact analysis Cyber forensic & threat analysis Prioritizing threat alerts & response (Alerting, management, remediation) Recommend & assist in the implementation of security hardening methodologies Oversight of numerous security platforms (SIEM, EDR, Etc …) Ability to work as a leader, team member, and sole contributor Develop, design and improve IT security policies, procedures & processes across the enterprise Collaborate with other departments to identify needs that can be met while keeping the environment secure Implementation of major system changes and integrations following the corporate change management policies Perform security access audits and develop/implement remediation plans Serve as liaison between staff and the security team to resolve security related issues Review daily released Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures and assess against internal systems Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards Soft skills such as communication, presentation, problem solving, multi-tasking and working under pressure are critical to this role. Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS 6+ years of prior relevant experience Bachelors or Master’s degree in a Cyber Security related expertise People Management & Leadership experience Cyber Security certification(s) (CISSP / CISA / CEH) Experience presenting to and working with executive leadership In-depth understanding of cybersecurity framework standards and best practices Forensic Cyber Security knowledge Demonstrated interpersonal skills and abilities – particularly in the fashion of working with other department members on solutions. Skills at organizing resources and establishing priorities WORKING CONDITIONS Some lifting and carrying of equipment is required Travel between locations may be required (Stationed in Montvale, NJ) Work involves extensive use of a desktop or laptop computer Most work is performed inside in a normal office environment Some work will be performed in an environmentally controlled server room

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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility The expected salary for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 annually. The position is bonus eligible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Balchem

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