Domtar is hiring: VP Cyber Security in Fort Mill

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the VP of Cybersecurity is responsible for overseeing and advancing the company’s cybersecurity strategy across all business units and Domtar operating companies. Leading a team of 30 cybersecurity experts, this position is accountable for the implementation and management of robust cybersecurity practices, risk management, and proactive threat mitigation. This role requires a forward-thinking leader with proven track record in managing cyber security operations, risk and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership

• Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity strategy and IT risk management program that aligns with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the CIO and executive team to manage cybersecurity risk and ensure alignment with overall business risk management.
• Lead the design and enhancement of the cybersecurity framework, leveraging best practices and industry standards.

Operational Management & Team Leadership

• Oversee and mentor a dedicated team of 30 cybersecurity professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous development.
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and milestones for the cybersecurity team, ensuring accountability, operational efficiency, and responsiveness to threats.
• Manage the cybersecurity budget with P&L accountability, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with strategic priorities.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Drive risk assessment initiatives across business units, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
• Partner with internal business units and stakeholders to raise awareness and promote compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, developing proactive strategies to address emerging regulatory requirements.
• Oversee design, implementation and maintenance of security policies, procedures and controls.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Establish and manage advanced threat detection and incident response protocols, ensuring rapid containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis of cybersecurity incidents.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in threat and vulnerability management to mitigate risks.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure that cybersecurity incident response plans are robust, regularly tested, and integrated into broader business continuity planning.

Technology Integration & Innovation

• Oversee the secure integration of cybersecurity measures within IT infrastructure and applications, including cloud environments and emerging technologies.
• Drive innovation within the cybersecurity function, exploring and implementing new tools, processes, and technologies to improve cyber security posture.
• Partner with the IT team to introduce necessary checks and balances within IT processes to enhance security.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technology field.
• Certifications: Professional security management certifications.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity or related IT roles, with at least 7 years in a leadership capacity.
• Technical Knowledge: Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, incident response, and risk management processes.
• Operational Technology (OT): experience in OT security and risk management.
• Cloud & Virtualization Experience: Experience with cloud computing and virtualized environments, with an understanding of security implications across these platforms.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data-driven decision-making skills, with experience in using metrics to evaluate and enhance cybersecurity effectiveness.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience engaging with C-level executives and technical teams.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing a budget and P&L responsibility within a cybersecurity or IT function.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Demonstrated track record of implementing innovative cybersecurity solutions and driving continuous improvement.