About This Role
Directing the cybersecurity team is at the core of this role, protecting the organization's information systems, data, and networks from cyber threats. The Director will also lead the Infrastructure teams, managing the availability and reliability of critical systems. This position involves overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the cybersecurity and infrastructure strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Cybersecurity team to ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of the cyber defense strategy and policies
- Build and manage a security operations team responsible for detecting, researching, and remediating threats
- Build and maintain a SIEM
- Manage the organization's cyber defense systems, including intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence
- Work closely with other departments to ensure that cybersecurity measures are integrated into business processes and systems
- Conduct regular assessments of the organization's security posture to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediation actions
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats to ensure that the organization's security measures remain effective
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Cyber Defense team, ensuring that team members are adequately trained, motivated, and equipped to perform their duties
- Manage relationships with external cybersecurity vendors and partners to ensure that the organization is receiving the best possible cybersecurity services
- Design, implement, and support high impact, high company investment, and mission-critical projects in unstructured environments
- Ensure the security, compliance, and governance of cloud environments
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology or related field
- At least 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial position
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST, CIS, PCI Compliance
- Experience with managing cybersecurity operations and teams, including intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence
- Ability to analyze complex network issues for both wired and wireless systems
- Strong background in cloud infrastructure
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders
Nice to have:
- Professional cybersecurity certifications such as AWS, Azure, Google certifications, CISSP
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