Overview
The Director of Information Security willlead our enterprise-wide information security program. This role is responsible for developing and implementing robust security strategies, managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to managing evolving cybersecurity threats.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
- Direct and lead the information security team, establishing and implementing enterprise-wide security strategies and procedures.
- Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, providing guidance on security risks and mitigation strategies.
- Align security initiatives with business goals and risk tolerance.
Operational Management
- Conduct and oversee comprehensive risk assessments, audits, and vulnerability analyses across the organization.
- Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CISA.
- Ensure compliance with data protection laws and industry regulations including GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI DSS.
- Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership on the status of the information security program and emerging threats.
- Maintain strong collaboration with Development, Infrastructure, and Network teams, as well as business units, to ensure alignment and integration of security objectives.
- Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring timely investigation, containment, and resolution. Maintain and test incident response plans.
- Stay current on evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Proven experience in risk management, incident response, and regulatory compliance.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
- Deep technical expertise in areas such as network security, application security, and cloud security.
- Proficiency in security tools and platforms including SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in developing and managing budgets for security initiatives.
- Awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, threat intelligence, and threat hunting techniques.
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