Director Information Security

Ready to take on a high-impact role that combines hands-on technical excellence with strategic leadership? Join us and make your mark on the future of information securityAre you ready to lead with vision, work hands-on in cutting-edge security technologies, and influence decisions at the highest levels? Join a forward-thinking organization where your technical expertise and leadership skills will protect and propel a global IT environment.Title: Director, Information SecurityLocation: Manhattan, NY (Midtown) - Hybrid Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 +Bonus Why This Role?Be both a strategic decision-maker and a technical powerhouse.Present directly to the Board of Directors, driving the future of cybersecurity.Work in Midtown Manhattan, steps from Grand Central Station, with a hybrid schedule that balances collaboration and flexibility.Impact industries such as consumer products, fintech, or hedge funds"”your expertise will make a difference.What You'll DoOversee a skilled team of four while diving into advanced security engineering and architecture. Your technical abilities will set the tone for the organization.Build global security systems: Develop and implement secure frameworks for cloud environments, wireless infrastructure, and user access.M&A Risk Integration: Play a critical role in mergers and acquisitions by identifying risks, mitigating vulnerabilities, and ensuring smooth integrations.Stay ahead of threats: Design proactive incident response systems and manage high-priority projects with cutting-edge tools like CrowdStrike and Cisco Meraki.Drive compliance initiatives: Ensure compliance with NIST CSF, SOX, PCI, and HIPAA regulations, particularly for enterprise systems and multiple POS platforms.Command the boardroom: Deliver impactful presentations and reports to the Board of Directors and executive stakeholders.What You Bring: Hands-On Mastery:Your resume isn't just words"”it's backed by years of direct technical experience in security engineering, cloud technologies, and risk management.Executive Presence: You're as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as you are presenting your strategy to executives.Proven Leadership: You inspire teams, foster collaboration, and deliver results under tight deadlines.Industry Knowledge: A background in consumer products, finance, fintech, or hedge funds is a strong advantage.Technical ExpertiseCloud Security: Azure, Office 365, and enterprise cloud solutionsCompliance Frameworks: NIST CSF, SOX, PCI, HIPAATools and Systems: CrowdStrike, Cisco Meraki, Arctic Wolf, third-party penetration testing toolsM&A Integration: Deep knowledge of risk assessment and integration strategiesEnterprise Environments: Multi-platform POS systems, wireless infrastructure, centralized user accessExperience working in the Consumer Products Industry or FinTech Industry highly preferred

Created: 2025-01-24