Cyber Fusion Manager

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Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Company: Grainger Businesses

 

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

 

Req Number  333485

 

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

 

 

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $123,000.00 – $205,100.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

 

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future.  Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

 

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

 

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

 

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

 

Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

 

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

 

 

Position Details

 

The Manager, Cyber Fusion Team builds and leads a specialized Security Operations capability that converts threats, investigations, and intelligence into tangible operational outcomes. This role reports to the Director, Cybersecurity Operations and operates as an enablement function within Security Operations. The Cyber Fusion Team does not replace CSOC monitoring, incident command, or remediation ownership. Instead, it strengthens Security Operations by improving detection quality, readiness, and threat-to-control conversion. The role is both a people manager and hands- on program leader, particularly during initial build-out and during high-impact investigations or incidents. 

 

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future.  Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

 

You will

  • Plan and execute the related workstreams for the information security strategy translating strategic priorities into 

  • operational roadmaps, project plans, measurable outcomes and standard work. 

  • Manage Security Programs and Governance ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit and internal compliance 

  • requirements 

  • Deliver Security Engineering & Operational Outcomes through designing, implementing and lifecycle management 

  • of security tools and processes. 

  • Lead Teams and develop talent building, coaching and developing a high performing security team 

  • Provide threat analysis, hunting and operationalization identifying attacker behaviors, leading hunts and ensuring 

  • threat discovery 

  • Detection Engineering and SOC Enablement through owning end to end detection lifecycle and ensuring threat 

  • informed risk and remediation prioritization 

  • Incident Response facilitation, assembling appropriate responders and partners, capturing decisions and actions 

  • and coordinate after action reviews 

  • Ensure security validation, readiness and learning and ensure operational discipline and guidance. 

 

You have

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or equivalent experience required 

  • Master's Degree preferred 

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security or related field required 

  • 2+ years’ experience in security operations, threat hunting, detection engineering, incidence response support, 

  • threat intelligence or vulnerability management required 

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity including processes and technology solutions that address gaps and issues 

  • Experienced in project and program management for technology and/or security related projects 

  • Management experience in leading and implementing security projects and process improvement 

  • Strong communications and presentation skills required, with the ability to present complex information to technical 

  • and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership. 

  • Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguity into structured, repeatable outcomes. 

  • Proven coordination skills under pressure with strong written documentation capabilities 

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.