The Mom Project is excited to partner with Kellanova in their search for a Lead IT Operations Analyst . This role is 100% remote in Chicago, IL.
Kellanova is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg Rice Krispies Treats®, RXBAR®, Eggo®, MorningStar Farms®, Special K®, Coco Pops®, and more, Kellanova’s vision is to become the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Kellanova generated an estimated $12.6 billion in net sales in 2022.
Kellanova is guided by our purpose to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. We are advancing sustainable and equitable access to food by addressing the intersection of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion, with the ambition of creating Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.Kellanova.com for more information.
Description:
We have an opening for you to grow with us on our Security team as a Lead IT Operations Analyst. This critical role will focus on supporting the business in network and endpoint security systems globally. You’ll solve complex problems and learn with the team.
Join our talented, innovative, and inclusive team of security professionals in an environment where you can learn, grow, and be an integral part of creating innovative technology solutions to help our business flourish. Become a part of a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North American frozen foods, with iconic, world-class brands including Pringles, Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Global Contribution: You will be assisting with the management, maintenance and configuration of all network and endpoint security systems globally. In addition, you will be contributing to global risk metrics and key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of security services and identify improvement opportunities.
Security Standardization: In this role, you will be contributing to the creation and maintenance of security technical standards. We are looking for someone who will support a proactive-reactive response to critical operational and security events affecting the organization.
Technical Collaboration : Participate in the remediation of security vulnerabilities while collaborating with business users and Information Technology teams to ensure business requirements are properly aligned with security requirements. Maintain, review and reinforce changes that will enhance the overall security posture, including the definition of new tool requirements.
Your Recipe for Success
High School Diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security or MIS preferred.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocol analysis, firewall, load balancer, proxy, and reverse proxy technologies.
Strong practical Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills.
In-depth understanding of security vulnerability types as well as attack and remediation methods
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, communicate, and resolve issues.
Self-starter. A well-developed interpersonal style with emphasis on collaboration, influencing and building strong long-term relationships; particularly across the Information Technology organization.
Ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide off-hours support.
What’s Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.
If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.
About Kellanova
Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s, Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.
At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here.
We’re proud to offer industry-competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!