Job Description

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.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

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