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Role Description

The Cybersecurity Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. This role supervises various aspects of IT security, including design, development, implementation, incident response, budgets, and compliance with applicable regulations. The director contributes to the overall cybersecurity strategy by identifying growth opportunities based on the latest threats, managing security personnel, and reporting on the company’s cybersecurity status.

• Security Strategy: Develop and execute security strategies to enhance the efficiency of IT systems and projects.
• Engineering & Design: Oversee the design and implementation of security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend new cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
• Implementation: Collaborate closely with IT and business teams to solution and implement cybersecurity technologies.
• Incident Response: Direct crisis management by investigating the cause of breaches and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure that staff are delivering secure solutions by properly allocating resources.
• Team Management: Manage cybersecurity teams within the organization.
• Vulnerability Audits: Oversee vulnerability audits, penetration tests, and forensic IT investigations, ensuring findings are understood and applied.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on the company’s cybersecurity posture to senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
• Strong technical expertise, managerial skills, and alignment with business priorities.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Requirements

• This role may also involve overseeing specific programs such as the Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Orchestration and Automation of Response (SOAR), and Threat Intelligence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-and long-term disability.
• 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan.
• Health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts.
• Paid time off, including 12 holidays and flexible time off.
• A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.