Full Job Description
We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity.
Must Haves:
6+ years of prior relevant experience
Bachelors or Master's degree in a Cyber Security related expertise
People Management & Leadership experience
Cyber Security certification(s) (CISSP / CISA / CEH)
Experience presenting to and working with executive leadership
In-depth understanding of cybersecurity framework standards and best practices
Forensic Cyber Security knowledge
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and abilities - particularly in the fashion of working with other department members on solutions.
Skills at organizing resources and establishing priorities
Nice to Haves:
- Red team, blue team and purple team
- penetration testing
- tech company experience preferred
Job Description:
The Director of Cyber Security will serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of information security within the organization. This role involves managing a team of Cyber Security professionals, oversight of security alerts/news, and designing and implementing new security standards and protocols. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for framework mapping & framework management. This role will report directly to the head of Information Technology, and as such will collaborate closely in order to align goals and support strategic company initiatives.
The incumbent will work with internal and external resources to test the safety and security of enterprise systems, including conducting penetration testing and audits. They will provide emergency guidance, support and assistance in response to new and emerging threats. Participation in various project teams to assess needs, requirements, examine benefits, and recommend IT-related solutions is critical. Frequent interaction with all aspects of the Information Technology Department is a key component of this role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Management of a team of Cyber Security engineers
- Proficient in conducting risk vs business impact analysis
- Cyber forensic & threat analysis
- Prioritizing threat alerts & response (Alerting, management, remediation)
- Recommend & assist in the implementation of security hardening methodologies
- Oversight of numerous security platforms (SIEM, EDR, Etc ...)
- Ability to work as a leader, team member, and sole contributor
- Develop, design and improve IT security policies, procedures & processes across the enterprise
- Collaborate with other departments to identify needs that can be met while keeping the environment secure
- Implementation of major system changes and integrations following the corporate change management policies
- Perform security access audits and develop/implement remediation plans
- Serve as liaison between staff and the security team to resolve security related issues
- Review daily released Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures and assess against internal systems
- Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
- Soft skills such as communication, presentation, problem solving, multi-tasking and working under pressure are critical to this role.
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