Software Placement Group
Director - Cybersecurity
Software Placement Group, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
About the Job:
Director - Cybersecurity
This is a pivotal role at our company where you will lead and elevate our cybersecurity program to protect critical IT and OT systems and assets, ensuring robust security measures and strategies. Located in Charlotte, NC, you, as the Director of Cybersecurity, will engage directly with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to design and implement the security architecture that safeguards our company’s information and technology systems. You will be overseeing a dynamic team, driving the implementation of our cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Compensation:
$155,000.00 - $190,000.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, manage, and maintain the organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap including policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and controls.
Lead threat prevention and resiliency strategies, staying up-to-date with the latest threats and technologies to ensure robust defense mechanisms against potential security breaches.
Direct the cybersecurity team in protecting the organization’s IT and OT infrastructure from threats, managing security operations, and responding swiftly and effectively to security incidents.
Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate potential security threats, developing strategies to minimize risks.
Prepare and manage the cybersecurity budget, ensuring resources are available to achieve security goals efficiently and effectively.
Provide technical leadership and oversight to security design and architecture initiatives, aligning with the organization’s overall security policies.
Ensure organizational compliance with all governmental cybersecurity laws, rules, and regulations including NERC standard requirements.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or cybersecurity-related field.
At least 10 years of industry experience in Information Security and cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing cybersecurity teams.
Profound mastery of security tools and processes across network, server and endpoint, applications, and cloud infrastructures.
Experience in implementing regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT and OT security (NERC CIP, NIST, CIS Controls, etc.).
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with proven ability to manage and inspire a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Information Systems or a related cybersecurity field.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
Experience with scripting and source code programming languages used by the cybersecurity team.
Background in support roles for power generation control systems and cybersecurity policies associated with operational technology.
Familiarity with security tools and platforms like KACE patching platforms, Malwarebytes EDR/MDR, SumoLogic SIEM.
Skills:
Expertise in security risk assessments and mitigation including penetration and vulnerability testing.
In-depth knowledge of identity and access management approaches (e.g., Azure Active Directory, OKTA MFA, SSO).
Capabilities in network security, application security, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
Ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive and self-driven with capabilities to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
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Director - Cybersecurity
This is a pivotal role at our company where you will lead and elevate our cybersecurity program to protect critical IT and OT systems and assets, ensuring robust security measures and strategies. Located in Charlotte, NC, you, as the Director of Cybersecurity, will engage directly with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to design and implement the security architecture that safeguards our company’s information and technology systems. You will be overseeing a dynamic team, driving the implementation of our cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Compensation:
$155,000.00 - $190,000.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, manage, and maintain the organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap including policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and controls.
Lead threat prevention and resiliency strategies, staying up-to-date with the latest threats and technologies to ensure robust defense mechanisms against potential security breaches.
Direct the cybersecurity team in protecting the organization’s IT and OT infrastructure from threats, managing security operations, and responding swiftly and effectively to security incidents.
Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate potential security threats, developing strategies to minimize risks.
Prepare and manage the cybersecurity budget, ensuring resources are available to achieve security goals efficiently and effectively.
Provide technical leadership and oversight to security design and architecture initiatives, aligning with the organization’s overall security policies.
Ensure organizational compliance with all governmental cybersecurity laws, rules, and regulations including NERC standard requirements.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or cybersecurity-related field.
At least 10 years of industry experience in Information Security and cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing cybersecurity teams.
Profound mastery of security tools and processes across network, server and endpoint, applications, and cloud infrastructures.
Experience in implementing regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT and OT security (NERC CIP, NIST, CIS Controls, etc.).
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with proven ability to manage and inspire a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Information Systems or a related cybersecurity field.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
Experience with scripting and source code programming languages used by the cybersecurity team.
Background in support roles for power generation control systems and cybersecurity policies associated with operational technology.
Familiarity with security tools and platforms like KACE patching platforms, Malwarebytes EDR/MDR, SumoLogic SIEM.
Skills:
Expertise in security risk assessments and mitigation including penetration and vulnerability testing.
In-depth knowledge of identity and access management approaches (e.g., Azure Active Directory, OKTA MFA, SSO).
Capabilities in network security, application security, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
Ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive and self-driven with capabilities to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
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