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About Us:

Valent North America LLC is the shared services organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent BioSciences LLC, which are part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America unites the corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to maximize service delivery practices across the Valent group of companies.

Valent U.S.A. engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for customers and stakeholders. Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forest health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally that support a wide variety of industries and help enhance peoples’ daily lives.

General Description

Responsible for monitoring, detecting, responding to, and remediating security threats across Valent USA and Sumitomo Biorational Company’s (SBC) technology landscape. Ensures the continuous operation and improvement of security tools, automates security workflows, and supports the implementation of security controls across on-premises and cloud environments. Leads initiatives to advance company-wide cybersecurity services and requires a high-level technical expertise to provide guidance on information security best practices. Contributes to information security policy maintenance; assists with the design of security education, training, and monitors compliance with third-party suppliers, SBC IT Security policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws. Reports to the Security Operations Manager and works closely with internal IT teams, managed service providers, legal, and compliance stakeholders to safeguard Valent’s and SBC’s systems, data, and users.

Principle Responsibilities

+ Security Monitoring, Detection, and Response

+ Operate and tune security monitoring platforms including SIEM, endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity protection, email security, and cloud security tools.

+ Triage and investigate security alerts, determine root cause, and take appropriate containment and remediation actions in coordination with internal and external teams.

+ Support incident response activities following defined procedures, including incident logging, escalation, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.

+ Collaborate with the Security Operations Manager and managed security services provider (MSSP) to refine detection rules, correlation logic, and incident escalation procedures.

+ Security Tool Engineering and Automation

+ Configure, maintain, and improve security tools to ensure optimal performance and coverage.

+ Identify opportunities to automate operational tasks such as log analysis, incident response steps, and reporting using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell or Python).

+ Assess new security technologies to determine fit within the security ecosystem and assist with tool evaluation and implementation.

+ Vulnerability and Risk Management

+ Analyze vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation efforts with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams.

+ Monitor risk remediation timelines and ensure closure of findings from audits, risk assessments, and penetration tests.

+ Support third-party risk assessments and ensure external vendors meet security requirements.

+ Security Governance and Compliance Support

+ Contribute to the development and maintenance of information security policies, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.

+ Support J-SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs) compliance, including evidence collection, access reviews, and operational control testing.

+ Participate in disaster recovery testing, business continuity planning, and cybersecurity awareness initiatives.

+ Reporting and Continuous Improvement

+ Generate weekly and monthly operational reports summarizing security events, vulnerabilities, and remediation progress.

+ Recommend process improvements to reduce incident response time, eliminate manual tasks, and enhance the effectiveness of security controls.

+ Support efforts to improve security awareness and user behavior through data-driven insights and technical guidance.

+ Cross-Team Collaboration

+ Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and network teams to ensure secure configuration of systems and services.

+ Support project teams by providing security input on new technologies, architecture reviews, and implementation plans.

+ Participate in security-related projects and initiatives assigned by the Security Operations Manager.

Qualifications

Technical Competencies

+ Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, access control, and log analysis.

+ Experience operating and supporting tools such as SIEM, EDR, MFA, email security, cloud security posture management (CSPM), and vulnerability scanners.

+ Knowledge of hybrid and cloud security best practices, including Microsoft Azure security technologies.

+ Familiarity with common attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

+ Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is preferred for automation and tool integration.

+ Understanding in securing hybrid, single, or multi cloud environments, leveraging cloud native tools as well as other 3rd party tools to establish a layered security approach.

+ Experience in developing, documenting, and maintaining security policy, standards, and procedures

Skills

+ Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies, with flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations simultaneously.

+ Ability to work well under minimal supervision.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enable effective resolution of security events and identified risks.

+ Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range or people and roles, including vendors and IT business partners.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Educational, Training, and Previous Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

+ At least 5 years of Information Security experience (10 years preferred).

+ At least five years of “hands-on experience”.

+ Possess at least one of the following professional certifications:

+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

+ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

+ Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Physical Demands include constant sitting, walking, standing, simple grasping and fine manipulation with hands; frequent bending at the neck and waist; and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, power grasping, pushing, and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

+ Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around equipment and machinery, including a computer keyboard and mouse.

+ It may require occasional travel.

+ Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% / Occasional = Up to 10%

What We Offer

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

Base Salary: The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from:

$120,000 to $140,000. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

Benefits:

+ High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans

+ 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus

+ Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions

+ Financial assistance programs to support your goals

+ Life and disability insurance for added security

+ Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days

+ Flexible work arrangements available

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

+ Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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