Job#: 3018141 Job Description: Senior Security Manager - Commercial Solutions We are seeking a Senior Security Manager to lead security initiatives across commercial solutions, including AI, web/mobile applications, and IoT deployments. This role involves direct engagement with customers and internal teams to ensure robust security practices, compliance, and risk management across diverse digital platforms.
Location: Naperville, IL
What You'll Do- Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, ensuring alignment across projects and programs.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing to maintain security maturity.
- Design and implement secure architectures for software, cloud platforms, and IoT solutions.
- Represent security in customer engagements, including technical reviews and compliance discussions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on secure development practices and cloud deployments.
- Standardize and scale security practices across global operations.
- Translate technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Drive execution of security projects with strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Promote cybersecurity awareness and contribute to strategy and policy development.
- Prepare customer-facing documentation and materials to communicate security posture.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software development, or IoT security.
- 5+ years as a software developer (C#, .NET, Angular, etc.).
- 2+ years working with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
- Experience with DevSecOps and security integration in CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and related security considerations.
- Proficiency with security tools and frameworks (e.g., OWASP, CIS, Snyk).
- Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption, secure API design, and threat modeling.
- Experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance standards (NIST, ISO, SOC2).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to work across global teams.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with AI architecture and integrations.
- 2+ years of project management or leadership in complex initiatives.
- Proven success in leading large-scale, cross-functional security projects.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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