Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Information Security
Reporting
Business Management
Business Process
Budget
Resource Allocation
Training
Security Awareness
Decision-making
Risk Assessment
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Management
Network
Auditing
System On A Chip
NIST SP 800 Series
Enterprise Architecture
Intellectual Property
IT Infrastructure
Business Continuity Planning
Disaster Recovery
Recovery
RTOS
Cloud Computing
Data Security
Business Operations
Crisis Management
Computer Science
Team Management
Project Management
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill
Communication
Management
Cloud Security
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Risk Management
Cyber Security
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
Regulatory Compliance
ITAR
SEC
Threat Analysis
Incident Management
Security Operations
Collaboration
Leadership
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Marketing Operations
Job Details
Description
Position Overview
The IT Director, Information Security, leads the company's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring data, assets, and operations are protected. Reporting to the VP of IT, this role oversees Security Operations, Governance Risk & Compliance, Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Design, and IT Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery.
The Director develops and maintains security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk management standards. They collaborate with executives to align cybersecurity with business objectives and communicate risks effectively to senior leadership.
This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in cybersecurity, business management, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate is a consensus builder, capable of integrating people, processes, and technology to strengthen the company's security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Governance
Security Operations
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Design
IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Qualifications
Required:
Strongly preferred:
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Information Technology
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 250698
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-SS #COR
Position Overview
The IT Director, Information Security, leads the company's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring data, assets, and operations are protected. Reporting to the VP of IT, this role oversees Security Operations, Governance Risk & Compliance, Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Design, and IT Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery.
The Director develops and maintains security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk management standards. They collaborate with executives to align cybersecurity with business objectives and communicate risks effectively to senior leadership.
This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in cybersecurity, business management, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate is a consensus builder, capable of integrating people, processes, and technology to strengthen the company's security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Governance
- Manage the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy to align with business goals.
- Provide regular security updates to senior leadership and the Board.
- Lead cybersecurity risk management and ensure cybersecurity is integrated into IT and business processes.
- Manage cybersecurity budget and resource allocation efficiently.
- Oversee security training programs to foster awareness across employees and contractors.
- Build and manage a high-performing cybersecurity team.
- Foster a culture of security awareness and risk-based decision-making.
- Serve as the company's cybersecurity representative for external agencies and industry groups.
Security Operations
- Oversee Security Operations, threat intelligence, and incident response.
- Conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
- Lead the vulnerability management program
- Perform threat hunting to proactively find unknown/ advanced threats in the network
Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Lead internal and external security audits and drive continuous compliance improvements.
- Maintain cybersecurity certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Ensure adherence to cybersecurity regulations (CMMC, NIST 800-171, GDPR, ITAR).
- Maintain security policies and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) to ensure compliance with regulations (CMMC, GDPR, ITAR).
- Collaborate with vendors and partners to enforce cybersecurity requirements.
Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Design
- Liaises with the enterprise architecture team to build alignment between the security and enterprise (reference) architectures, ensuring that cybersecurity is built in by design
- Secure critical data, intellectual property, and enterprise systems.
- Strengthen cloud security and protect job site digital assets.
- Define cybersecurity controls for IT infrastructure.
IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Oversee a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery strategy to ensure organizational resilience and protect critical systems and data.
- Collaborate with departments to develop, document, and test continuity plans.
- Establish recovery objectives (RTOs/RPOs) and ensure robust DR capabilities.
- Ensure DR plans align with cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data protection best practices.
- Monitor and assess emerging risks that could impact business operations.
- Lead crisis management efforts during real-world incidents, ensuring timely communication and coordination.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business or related field from accredited program and 14 years related professional experience, including 7 years managing teams required.
- Expert knowledge of technology and the application of technology in business.
- Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated success in project management.
- Strong collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
- Excellent planning and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
Strongly preferred:
- 15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles.
- Expertise in enterprise cybersecurity, cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google), and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance (CMMC, ITAR, GDPR, SEC rules).
- Experience with cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and security operations.
- Proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership and technical teams.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Information Technology
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 250698
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-SS #COR
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