IT Cybersecurity Engineer - Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP)

Sonoco Products Company
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2025
From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. In September, Sonoco announced it is performing a strategic review of the Thermoforming Flexible Packaging (TFP) business unit. In order to support a newly formed global packaging company with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, we are seeking a IT Cybersecurity Engineer. The Cybersecurity pillar will be responsible for the development of cybersecurity policies, the establishment of cybersecurity tools and process, and engaging with external partners to provide full-scope information and cyber security services to TFP's businesses, and our collective goal is to provide safe, secure, and resilient IT services to our stakeholders. The objective of this position will be to bring their passion and experience to the tasks of assessing, design, development, and implementation of highly secured solutions to protect against cyberattacks. Specifically, this position will support enterprise security technology platforms, applications, and services, along with championing TFP standards. They will also be responsible for the monitoring, analysis, mitigation, and response to cyber threats against TFP technology assets, networks, and information. This individual will perform all functions to support day-to-day security engineering activities, including maintaining a broad suite of information security infrastructure, ensuring security and network infrastructure availability and integrity. This individual will participate in planning, selection, design and configuration of enterprise platforms and business systems. The global environment includes both local and wide area networks, commercial internet ingress/egress points, public facing websites and assets, mobile technologies, cloud applications and services, and on-premises hardware in a highly complex environment. This individual will be responsible for also be responsible for incident and response activities. What you'llbe doing: Lead the management, maintenance and overall operation of information system security controls and countermeasures, including but not limited to baselining current systems and trend analysis. Identify areas of improvement in the existing security toolsets being utilized at TFP. Establish and manage relations with vendor / partner organizations Lead and oversee security policy reviews, configuration standards, and 3rd-party audits. Oversee technical delivery, assessing and continually improving output and ensuring processes are developed and adhered to ensure operational excellence. Provide guidance and support for daily operational activities and requests for assistance. Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the security standards and toolsets. Collaborate and consult with business and technology stakeholders on current and emerging security needs in TFP's business. Lead event and incident remediation, and cybersecurity investigation. Collaborate with business and IT leaders in the establishment of policies and processes around data security and protection, to include disaster recover, business continuity, and data backup processes relative to data security and protection. Perform other job duties as required. This is a hybrid role based out of Charlotte, NC Office (Uptown Area) We'dlove to hear from you if: Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, etc.) or relevant years of experience. 4+ years providing security engineering support. Experience designing, implementing, and measuring relevant security and technology management critical success factors, KPI's and metrics. Experience identifying, evaluating, recommending, and implementing processes, procedures, and technologies to enhance existing capabilities to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement. In depth knowledge of modern cybersecurity concepts and how to apply them. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in both a team and individual setting. Highly responsive and proven professionalism in communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to maintain in depth knowledge of security and networking infrastructure including the management and reporting of each. Previous experience in leading complex Information Security projects. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $110,480 to $124,290, plus an annualtarget bonus of 7.5% of base salary. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits* Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.