Director of Cyber Security

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Cyber Security to lead our organization's cybersecurity strategy and initiatives. As a key leader in the Information Security department, you will oversee the protection of critical systems and data, develop security protocols, and enhance our incident response capabilities. This role is ideal for a seasoned Cyber Security Manager or Senior Manager who’s ready to take on greater responsibility and influence in a rapidly growing organization.

What we're looking for

• Develop and own organization-wide Information Security strategy, policies & procedures (GRC), and manage implementation of security devices, controls, and technology.

• Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks, leading incident response efforts and investigations to resolve security incidents effectively.

• Support sales team by conducting vendor risk evaluations, managing MSPs in various security capabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

• Develop and execute strategic cybersecurity roadmap to protect SaaS products, infrastructure, and data assets.

• Establish and enforce security policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

• Design, evaluate, and architect modern security systems for both colocation and public cloud environments.

• Lead cyber response team in investigating and remediating cyber events and incidents, while analyzing and assessing cyber threats and attack surfaces.

• Coordinate with external partners and internal teams for penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and application security evaluations, and implement employee training to enhance cybersecurity awareness.

• Collaborate in creating business monitoring requirements and protecting customer and intellectual property data, ensuring compliance with local laws and industry standards.

• Maintain comprehensive library of Security policies, procedures, incidents, and controls, providing regular reports and updates on cybersecurity posture to executive leadership and relevant stakeholders through regular security audits and assessments.

Experience

• 7-10 years in cybersecurity, with at least 3-5 years of experience in cloud security, AWS security, or similar environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS security services (Security Hub, IAM, KMS, GuardDuty) and broader cloud security architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CISM) are strongly preferred.