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Novolex IT Cyber Analyst in Lake Forest, Illinois
Company Overview
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Novolex is seeking an IT Cyber Analyst to oversee and mature our cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring that enterprise policies, standards, procedures, and KPIs are consistently followed across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Cybersecurity, this role plays a key part in strengthening overall cyber program adherence, supporting regulatory alignment, and driving accountability across IT and business teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cybersecurity governance, control frameworks, and enterprise program management.
Cyber Governance & Policy Management
Maintain and update cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to align with enterprise requirements and industry frameworks.
Coordinate the policy lifecycle including drafting, review, approvals, and recertification.
Ensure organizational alignment to governance requirements and escalate non‑adherence.
Cybersecurity Program Oversight
Track execution of the cybersecurity roadmap.
Collect program updates from domain owners and ensure alignment to governance expectations.
Identify gaps or risks affecting program objectives and recommend remediation.
KPI, Metrics & Reporting
Maintain and report on cybersecurity KPIs, KRIs, and dashboards.
Validate data sources and ensure reporting accuracy.
Develop executive‑level governance materials.
Risk & Compliance Alignment (Non‑Audit)
Maintain alignment of the cybersecurity program to regulatory and industry frameworks.
Support governance processes for risks, exceptions, and policy deviations.
Participate in governance committees and support control adherence documentation.
Cross‑Functional Governance Support
Facilitate governance meetings and follow‑ups.
Enforce standards for consistency across cyber domains.
Act as a central coordination point for governance initiatives.
EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, Risk Management, or related field.
3–5 years experience in cybersecurity governance, IT GRC, or similar.
Strong understanding of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls.
Experience developing or managing cybersecurity policies and governance processes.
Strong KPI/KRI reporting and dashboarding skills.
SKILLS STRONGLY DESIRED
Professional certifications such as:
CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Security+ – CompTIA Security+ ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor (optional but valuable
Compensation:
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 - 90,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.
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Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
Job Locations US-IL-Lake Forest
ID 2026-32972
Category Information Technology
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Salaried