IT Security Director
Based in Phoenix, AZ, we are a publically traded firm with an established brand and over 5000 employees. We have a large portoflio of businesses that we've acquired and we continue to acquire more as we scale. Currently, we are looking for an Director of IT Security to spearhead, manage and develop our security & IT programs across the firm.
This is an excellent opporunity for someone who wants to have visiblity across a large organization and collaborate with c-suite executives/stakeholders.
Position Overview
The IT Security Director is responsible for overseeing and directing the organization's information security strategy, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with relevant regulations. This role requires strong leadership and strategic planning skills to safeguard the company's information technology assets and to manage risks associated with cybersecurity threats.
This position is 100% on-site in Phoenix, AZ and requires travel about 20% of the time.
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 base + annual bonus program
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organization's IT security strategy and roadmap
- Lead and manage the information security team to ensure effective protection of data and systems
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as SOX
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and threats
- Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to mitigate risks
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives
- Manage security incidents and coordinate response efforts during breaches
- Oversee vendor management and third-party security assessments
- Continuously monitor the security landscape to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure resilience in the face of incidents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Good expeirence managing security programs for publically traded companies or in acquisition-based environments
- Proven experience in developing and implementing security strategies and policies
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulations
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification is highly desirable
- Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, DLP, and malware protection
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to assess and manage risks while aligning security strategies with business goals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with IT audit processes and risk analysis
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible spending
- Dependant care
- HSA
- Short & long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
- PTO
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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