Cybersecurity Specialist Job at The Dow Chemical Company in Midland

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Find opportunities to join Dow in a capacity that works best for you. At a Glance Position: Cybersecurity Specialist Primary Location: Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About the role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Specialist located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. This role is responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and driving remediation of security vulnerabilities across the Dow’s technology infrastructure. It involves managing vulnerability scanning tools, coordinating with IT and security teams, and ensuring timely mitigation of risks to protect the organization’s digital assets. Responsibilities Vulnerability Program Execution & Improvement Assist in planning, implementing, and continuously improving the vulnerability management program. Support automation and optimization of the vulnerability lifecycle, including data ingestion, normalization, and compliance metrics. Assessment & Analysis Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using automated tools and manual techniques across infrastructure and applications. Review and analyze vulnerability data from various sources (e.g., internal/external scans, penetration tests) to determine risk ratings and business impact. Perform recurring and on-demand scanning of corporate and cloud environments. Remediation & Collaboration Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and coordinate remediation efforts with IT, DevOps, system owners, and application teams. Provide support and resolution for remediation issues and validate post‑remediation effectiveness. Communicate risks and recommend cost‑effective security controls to business stakeholders. Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to track vulnerability trends and remediation progress. Ensure scan results are appropriately reported and integrated into relevant systems. Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS). Knowledge Sharing & Incident Response Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies relevant to the environment. Provide guidance and training on secure configurations and best practices. Participate in incident response activities related to exploited vulnerabilities. Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant or 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Strong understanding of vulnerability management frameworks and tools. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience required. Experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or incident response required. Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), CVSS scoring, temporal scoring and threat modeling. Experience with patch management processes and secure system configurations. Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and cloud environments (e.g., Azure). Ability to interpret vulnerability scan results and communicate technical risks to non‑technical stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. A minimum requirement to work legally in the country for which you are applying. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of permanent residency (green card) process. Your Skills Risk Management : The ability to identify, assess, and prioritize risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events. Security Technologies : Proficiency in tools and platforms used to detect, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats (e.g., vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM). Critical Thinking : The capacity to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions. Cyber Risks : Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to digital assets and infrastructure. Written Communication : The ability to convey technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely in written form. Benefits – What Dow offers you Equitable and market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being, to help you get the care you need…when you need it. Competitive retirement program that may include company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long‑term financial goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location). Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match. Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. Workplace culture empowering role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance. Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non‑birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one‑stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey. On‑site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies by location). Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more. Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies by location) Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies by location) Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies by location) Join our team, we can make a difference together. As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will live and work around Midland, MI, United States of America: 5,000 employees. Our global headquarters for Dow. Ranked in the top 5 for the Best Small City to raise a family in by Forbes magazine. Nearby: Detroit and Ann Arbor (2 hours away). At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. As a Cybersecurity Specialist you will live and work around Midland, MI, United States of America. If this role isn't right for you, join our Talent Community and stay connected to learn more about Dow and opportunities that could be a better fit with your background or interests. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8. #J-18808-Ljbffr