Our client, a prominent leader in their industry, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Cyber Security to oversee the protection of their information systems and data across a fast-paced and rapidly growing organization.
The Director of Cyber Security will play a critical role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information, while providing strategic leadership to the IT security team and collaborating closely with senior executives.
This Role Offers:
Competitive base salary plus bonus and outstanding benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO plan, and more.
High employee tenure with a strong internal culture of promotion and training.
Company mission dedicated to quality and innovation.
Be a part of a large, well-established brand with like-minded passionate individuals.
Multiple career advancement paths: can develop niche skills or move upward into management.
Culture of high performance and excellent customer care.
Focus:
Lead the development and implementation of the organization's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the information security program, including managing the security lifecycle, incident response, and compliance activities.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the organization's security needs are met across all business units.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including SOX, and manage audits related to IT security, risk management, and business continuity.
Evaluate and implement new security technologies, tools, and processes to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity defenses.
Work closely with senior management to evaluate risk and prioritize security initiatives, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to the security team, driving operational excellence in security incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management.
Manage third-party relationships, including vendor contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing, to ensure alignment with organizational security goals.
Regularly report on the effectiveness of the information security program to the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives.
Skill Set:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a complex, multi-location enterprise.
Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing information security programs, including incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, SOC 2, NIST) and audit processes, with a deep understanding of risk management practices.
Expertise in disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP), ensuring critical business functions are resilient in the event of a cyber-attack or disaster.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
Certification(s) in cybersecurity such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a security team, driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
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