ABOUT US:

NewMarket Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), and American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC).  The Afton and Ethyl companies develop, manufacture, blend, and deliver chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products.  Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world.  AMPAC, with operations in the U.S., is a manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries. 

JOB SUMMARY:   

The IT Security Specialist leverages their systems engineering and administration expertise to support and enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture. This role is responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing key cybersecurity tools and platforms, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), malware protection, and Microsoft Sentinel. The specialist will ensure effective tool performance, coordinate system integrations, assist in incident response, and contribute to continuous improvement of the company’s global security infrastructure.

• Security Tools Administration and Support
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools and systems such as DLP, EDR, malware protection, SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), and other related platforms.
  • Perform regular updates, patching, tuning, and health checks of security solutions to ensure optimal performance and coverage.
  • Support provisioning, troubleshooting, and system integrations across on-premises and cloud environments.
    
    
• Monitoring and Incident Response
  • Monitor and analyze alerts and events from EDR, DLP, and SIEM platforms to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
  • Collaborate with the Security Manager and IT teams to contain, remediate, and document incidents.
  • Participate in tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews to refine detection and response processes.
    
    
• Vulnerability and Threat Management
  • Perform regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, and assist with remediation prioritization.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging threats and recommend updates or improvements to existing tools and processes.
  • Work with infrastructure teams to strengthen endpoint, network, and application security.
    
    
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
  • Serve as a liaison between cybersecurity, IT operations, and business to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
  • Contribute to the development of security standards, baselines, and automation scripts for tool maintenance and deployment.
  • Evaluate and recommend new cybersecurity technologies to enhance protection and efficiency.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:           

• Significant experience in Information Technology with a strong background in systems engineering or administration and cybersecurity operations.
• Hands-on experience supporting and managing security tools such as DLP, EDR, malware protection, and SIEM/Sentinel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• IT vendor certifications or demonstrated technical expertise in cybersecurity and system administration.
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent.
• Experience in incident management, security tool lifecycle management, and cross-functional IT collaboration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure security services, and cloud infrastructure protection.

Due to the nature of our work with ITAR-controlled items, this position requires access to technical data and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a "U.S. person" within the meaning of ITAR, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and protected individuals (including refugees and asylees).

For NewMarket or Afton employees, an appropriate combination of experiences that will support the required skill base may replace one or more of the specific experience requirements above.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong technical proficiency in security platforms (EDR, DLP, SIEM, AV) and Windows/Linux system administration.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM technologies for monitoring and analysis.
• Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages for automation and process improvement.
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware, Citrix, RDS) and enterprise systems (Exchange, SQL Server).
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple security initiatives simultaneously.

Working at NewMarket

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At NewMarket, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.