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Job ID: 493704

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position of Vice President Cyber Security for CRH Americas. As the VP of Cyber Security, you will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence in the delivery of a best practice cyber security operations and engineering program for the CRH Americas region. Reporting to the Group Global CISO, you will be responsible for delivering a security program across multiple security domains while operating in a federated model, collaborating closely with various divisions in the CRH Americas region to deliver a cyber program aligned to the wider CRH Americas IT strategy.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

1. Strategy Development and Implementation

Collaborate with the Group Global CISO to define and execute a comprehensive cyber security strategy for the CRH Americas region, aligned with the organization's global security objectives and regional IT strategies. Identify security goals, priorities, and initiatives based on industry best practices, business requirements, and risk assessments. Develop regional security operations and engineering roadmaps, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

2. Operational Excellence and Program Delivery

Develop the CRH Americas Security Operations and Engineering function, providing a centralized shared service capability for the CRH Americas divisions aligned to the Group Information Security service/platform offerings - Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Security Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Endpoint Detection and Response, Email Security and Web Content Filtering. Develop and implement Security KPIs and KRIs aligned to industry best practices and Group Information Security standards, to measure continuous performance of the shared services offering. Define and implement security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. Support the delivery of Group Information Security projects and initiatives across the CRH Americas region. Drive operational excellence by monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of security controls, conducting regular assurance and assessments, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between the Group Global CISO, CRH Americas CIOs, regional leadership, and various divisions in the CRH Americas region. Work in partnership with the Divisional Cyber functions, providing a suite of core operational and engineering shared services capabilities. Engage with business leaders, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand their security requirements, provide guidance, and ensure alignment with the overall security strategy. Foster effective communication and collaboration channels to promote information sharing and consistent security practices across the regional divisions. Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, industry peers, and regulatory bodies to stay informed about emerging security threats, trends, and best practices.

4. Risk Management and Incident Response

Oversee the identification, assessment, and management of security risks within the CRH Americas region, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to mitigate risks effectively. Working in collaboration with the Global Incident Response team develop and maintain the CRH Americas incident response and crisis management framework, inclu ing response plans, communication protocols, and post-incident reviews. Act as primary Lead and coordinate the response to security incidents at the Americas level, working closely with internal teams and external partners as necessary to minimize impact and ensure timely resolution. Provide guidance and support to the regional divisions in conducting security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and remediation activities. Provide guidance and support to the regional divisions on business continuity planning and cyber resilience activities.

Individual Competencies

Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals. Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Make Quality Decisions - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Key Functional Competencies

Proven experience of leading a significant security function in a global organization. Significant experience in building lasting relationships with senior leaders, peers, functional and divisional teams. Effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong trusting relationships at all levels of the organization. Strong business acumen with demonstrable ability to see the big picture and offer solutions aligned to the wider CRH group and regional strategy. Proven ability to strategically plan, prioritize, and deliver in a fast-paced environment. Experience leading...

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