E&J Gallo Winery

Director - Information Security

E&J Gallo Winery$187K — $313K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 14 years of information security experience with supervisory or managerial roles.
  • 10 years of information security experience with a focus on increasing responsibilities.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office tools; basic MS Access skills required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% for company-related activities.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the enterprise-wide information security program.
  • Develop a comprehensive information security and IT risk management strategy.
  • Oversee governance and policy creation related to security standards.
  • Communicate cyber risks and program performance to senior leadership and the board.
  • Strengthen vendor risk management and respond to incidents and emerging threats.
  • Build and inspire a high-performing information security team.
  • Collaborate with various departments to promote shared accountability and secure business growth.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • 401k plans and profit sharing.
  • Pet insurance and company holidays.
  • Access to an employee wine shop.
  • Additional perks to be discussed during the interview.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 107635

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Hybrid Telecommute,

Application Close Date: 09/11/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $187,900 - $313,100

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join GALLO as our Director of Information Security and lead an enterprise-wide program that protects the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of critical information assets. In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner with executive management to establish acceptable levels of organizational risk while ensuring our information systems remain secure, resilient, and fully functional.

You will develop and advance a comprehensive information security and IT risk management strategy, oversee security governance, and guide the creation of policies, standards, controls, and awareness programs. Your leadership will help safeguard intellectual property, regulated data, business information, and GALLO's reputation while supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

As a trusted advisor, you will communicate cyber risk and program performance to senior leaders, enterprise risk teams, and the board of directors. You will lead incident and emerging-threat response, strengthen vendor risk management, and provide strategic security guidance for technology initiatives across the organization.

You will also build, coach, and inspire a high-performing information security team. By collaborating with technology, privacy, compliance, audit, legal, human resources, and business continuity partners, you will promote shared accountability and enable secure business growth. This is an opportunity to shape the future of information security at GALLO through bold thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, MIS, Mathematics, or Engineering plus 10 years of information security experience to include supervisory or managerial experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibilities; or 14 years of information security experience to include supervisory or managerial experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Computer skill requirements include basic MS Access; intermediate MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
  • Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.


How You'll Stand Out
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, MIS, Mathematics, or Engineering plus 12 years of information security experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT jobs to include supervisory or managerial experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; Master's degree; or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Experience responding effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; writing speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; and making effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
  • Experience working with all levels and functions within the Company and effectively presenting ideas to Senior Management via discussions and presentations; poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations; critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills; and experience resolving conflict as well as manage customer expectations.
  • Project management skills: financial/budget management, scheduling and resource management; and experience leading and motivating cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.


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Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print
  • The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
  • We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
  • This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting with an option for occasional telecommuting. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
  • It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.


About E&J Gallo Winery

E&J Gallo Winery is a wine and spirits company. The company produces and distributes a variety of wines, including table wines, sparkling wines, and dessert wines. E&J Gallo Winery also produces and distributes spirits, including brandy, gin, rum, tequila, and vodka. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. E&J Gallo Winery is the largest family-owned winery in the world.
Learn more about E&J Gallo Winery
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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