In the role, you will develop and execute short-term plans and longer-range strategies to mitigate cyber risk by leveraging program maturity assessments, operational reporting, and industry trends. You will also work across teams to ensure alignment with best practices and deliver security enhancement projects. You will lead teams and projects that are complex in nature and/or of strategic importance to the organization, and will have a moderate number of direct reports consisting of senior managers, managers, architects, engineers, and analysts. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a motivated team of security professionals and contribute to the strategic direction of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department within a growing company.
Knowledge and Requirements
- 10+ years IT experience with at least 7 in the information security and/or information risk management space.
- 5+ years leadership experience that includes development and management of managers or directors.
- Bachelors or greater degree in related discipline preferred.
- Security specific certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CISM, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with experience interacting and presenting to staff and leaders across technology and business areas, including executive leadership.
- Experience planning and controlling projects that deliver advance security program maturity.
- Must have expert level knowledge of current IT security techniques, industry trends, suppliers, and technology.
- Knowledge of risk management & cyber-security frameworks
