Information Security Engineer

Charlotte, NC, United States

Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

As Information Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for implementing, administering, and providing oversight of several enterprise security technologies across Stanley Black & Decker’s global business environment. These responsibilities include the configuration and management of security hardware and software applications, strengthening preventive and detective security controls, and supporting the secure adoption of modern technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.

This role provides services and support across a diverse range of business applications, platforms, and infrastructure while adhering strictly to compliance requirements and operational risk controls in accordance with regulatory standards and Stanley Black & Decker policies and procedures. The position requires a high degree of technical proficiency and familiarity with software, system, network, cloud, and data security issues in large enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will help advance Stanley Black & Decker’s cybersecurity posture by partnering across business and technology teams to improve security architecture, reduce risk, and support secure innovation at scale.  You’ll get to:   

·       Implement, manage, maintain, and upgrade multiple security technologies, such as vulnerability scanning solutions, IDS/IPS tools, endpoint protection technologies, DLP capabilities, SIEM technologies, and cloud security controls.

·       Create, assess, and improve security configurations and control effectiveness across endpoints, servers, networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.

·       Support the secure adoption of AI capabilities by helping define and implement AI security controls, evaluating risks associated with AI-enabled tools and services, and promoting secure use of AI across the enterprise.

·       Partner with architecture, infrastructure, application, and business teams to identify security risks in new and emerging technologies and recommend appropriate safeguards and compensating controls.

·       Review, update, and enforce data security practices across corporate environments; test for exposures to ensure adherence to security standards and work with platform owners to implement remediation measures as appropriate.

·       Support governance activities related to data protection, secure configuration, access controls, and responsible AI usage in alignment with enterprise security policies and regulatory expectations.

·       Provide technical guidance and cybersecurity best practices to team members and business partners, helping strengthen organizational capability through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

·       Handle inter-team and intra-department communication and coordination while supporting internal programs and projects, including resource planning, prioritization, scheduling, and task completion.

·       Contribute to the continuous improvement of Stanley Black & Decker’s security engineering capabilities, standards, and processes in support of a resilient and scalable cybersecurity program.

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:  

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

·       5+ years of experience in an IT role focusing on information security.

·       Hands-on experience with security controls such as EPP/EDR, IPS/IDS, DLP, web and network proxies, URL content filtering, multi-factor authentication, SSL VPNs, WAF, SSE, SASE, or CASB, and an understanding of how they support a defense-in-depth security strategy.

·       Experience with security engineering, security architecture, control validation, and risk reduction across enterprise environments.

·       Familiarity with AI security concepts, including securing AI-enabled applications, protecting sensitive data used in AI workflows, evaluating AI-related risks, and supporting governance for responsible AI adoption.

·       Solid understanding of network, workstation, server, cloud, and application security configuration.

·       Familiarity with NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

·       One or more of the following industry certifications is preferred or required: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, SSCP, GSEC, CEH, Security+.

·       Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business and technology partners.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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