Sr. Cybersecurity Manager

Job Summary

ACCO Brands is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Sr. Cybersecurity Manager to lead a global team of cybersecurity analysts, secure ACCO Brands' global digital ecosystem, and drive cross-functional risk-reduction initiatives across business units and infrastructure teams. Reporting to the VP of Global Cybersecurity and Infrastructure, this role oversees day-to-day cybersecurity operations, drives strategic security initiatives, and serves as a key liaison across IT, business units, and external partners.

Responsibilities

Strategy, Governance & Risk

• Partner with the VP of Global Cybersecurity and Infrastructure to align security initiatives with enterprise risk posture, compliance obligations, and business objectives, translating them into cybersecurity priorities and roadmaps.
• Leverage external security benchmarking and maturity assessments (e.g., BitSight, NIST) to develop cybersecurity performance metrics for executive leadership as part of broader risk and performance reporting.
• Represent Cybersecurity in enterprise-level initiatives and governance councils, influencing business decisions through security insights and risk intelligence.
• Lead enterprise-wide governance initiatives aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), translating technical risk into actionable business insights for executive stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement and control gaps.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and control metrics aligned with NIST CSF functions.
• Contribute to and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures that support compliance with PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, and internal governance requirements.
• Drive control validation initiatives to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of technical and administrative safeguards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cybersecurity analysts and security engineers.
• Coordinate workload planning, performance evaluations, and skill development across the cybersecurity team.
• Foster a collaborative team culture through one-on-one coaching, career development, and goal setting.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, triage, and incident response, using tools such as Rapid7 InsightIDR and CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Serve as a key member of the cybersecurity incident response process, supporting the VP of Global Cybersecurity and Infrastructure from detection through resolution and post-incident review.
• Manage continuous threat detection, intelligence gathering, and escalation procedures.
• Oversee and guide analysts and engineers responsible for managing tools such as Proofpoint, Cisco Umbrella, SSO/MFA platforms, and next-generation firewalls, ensuring alignment with security strategy and best practices.

Additional Responsibilities

Vulnerability & Threat Management

• Manage the enterprise vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, validation, and risk-based remediation.
• Partner with IT and infrastructure teams to validate remediation plans and enforce patching SLAs.
• Coordinate and advance internal remediation activities and processes to improve and maintain the organization's external risk posture.

Cloud & Application Security

• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of cloud security controls within Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers as applicable.
• Collaborate with application development teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Evaluate and enhance application security policies, secure coding practices, and code review procedures.
• Ensure secure configurations and identity management across cloud-native platforms.
• Partner with business and IT teams on security architecture reviews and secure project enablement.

Vendor, Third-Party & Awareness Programs

• Design and roll out a Third-Party Risk Management program to inventory and assess cybersecurity risk across third parties, and integrate findings into the enterprise risk posture.
• Manage vendor relationships, including MSSPs and security solution providers, to ensure alignment with program goals, service levels, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and review security tools and technologies, recommending improvements, replacements, or integrations that strengthen the security program.
• Own the strategy and execution of the enterprise-wide security awareness program, including phishing simulations, social engineering campaigns, annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities, and internal newsletters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing security operations, incident response, and vulnerability remediation in cloud environments.
• Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).
• Strong working knowledge of security tooling, including SIEM platforms, EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike), and email security gateways (e.g., Proofpoint).
• Hands-on familiarity with Cisco Umbrella, Microsoft 365 security, SSO/MFA, NGAV/EDR, and enterprise firewall platforms.
• Solid understanding of enterprise IT, networking, identity and access management, encryption, and SIEM architecture.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Working knowledge of AI governance principles and experience supporting the implementation of AI governance frameworks within an enterprise security program.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams and time zones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business terms for executive audiences.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across IT, business units, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Cloud security certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate)
• GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GSEC) a plus

Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000

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