Cybersecurity Specialist

Job overview

The Cybersecurity Specialist role is hybrid, with office attendance on Tuesday and Wednesday, in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. Kuraray America is a global producer of specialty chemicals, fibers, and resins; this role safeguards the digital infrastructure supporting its chemical manufacturing operations. The specialist monitors and responds to threats across information technology and operational technology environments, manages vulnerabilities, and supports security compliance and business continuity. The work helps protect company systems and improve the organization’s security posture.

What you'll do

• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents across IT and OT environments
• identify penetration attempts, malware, and other threats
• manage security tools
• conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests
• address system weaknesses
• support security policies, compliance, audits, disaster recovery, and backup protocols
• perform system health checks and application testing
• analyze logs and security data
• collaborate across teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity specialist

houston tx

kuraray america

hybrid

it security

ot security

threat response

vulnerability management

incident response

nist

iso 27001

chemical manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare package, wellness reimbursements, three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, matching 401(k), and annual incentive opportunity.

Why this role

The role covers both IT and operational technology security in chemical manufacturing operations; Security+, CEH, or CISSP certifications are preferred, or candidates may be willing to obtain them.

About the employer

Kuraray America is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.