Director Of Cybersecurity

Overview

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives within a dynamic financial services environment, ensuring robust security practices and compliance.
• Manage a small team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.
• Oversee daily security operations, including incident response, vulnerability management, and tool optimization.
• Collaborate with employees across departments to enforce security policies and conduct audits.
• Develop and implement security strategies aligned with business objectives and emerging threats.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Present cybersecurity updates to leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Promote advanced cybersecurity technology adoption to proactively address future threats.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Direct and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering their growth and development.
• Monitor security operations, responding to incidents and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
• Ensure optimal configuration and utilization of cybersecurity tools to minimize risks.
• Collaborate with employees to enforce security policies and conduct compliance checks.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks, leading remediation efforts post-assessments.
• Develop presentations for cybersecurity updates to committees and leadership.
• Implement strategies to address emerging threats and align with regulatory standards.
• Promote the adoption of advanced cybersecurity technologies for enhanced resilience.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity experience, with 2 years in managerial roles.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Purview, SentinelOne, and Splunk.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements and cybersecurity frameworks.
• CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical expertise with strategic oversight effectively.
• Prior experience in financial services, particularly broker-dealer operations, preferred.