Job Description
Director, Cyber Security Location: Montvale, NJ, Ogden, UT - Multiple locations (Must be onsite at least 3 days/week - Non-negotiable)
Full Time
Work Model: Hybrid (Flexible WFH days)
Travel: Occasional
The
Director of Cyber Security will lead our information security function, managing a cybersecurity team and overseeing the implementation of frameworks, threat response, and security controls across the enterprise. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical experience, hands-on expertise in penetration testing, red/blue/purple team methodologies, and direct experience engaging with executive leadership. The role will require a mix of strategic planning, risk assessment, incident response, and team management.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity engineers.
- Perform threat prioritization, incident response, and forensic analysis.
- Oversee penetration testing and red/blue/purple team operations.
- Design, develop, and implement IT security policies and standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure secure design and execution of projects.
- Manage security platforms (SIEM, EDR, etc.) and ensure proper threat alerting, management, and remediation.
- Perform security audits and create/execute remediation plans.
- Present risk analysis and mitigation strategies to executive leadership.
- Conduct regular reviews of CVEs and assess internal system exposure.
- Evaluate and adopt modern frameworks and security practices.
Required Qualifications: - Minimum 6+ years of cybersecurity experience , ideally in technology or manufacturing.
- At least 3+ years of direct people management experience .
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Penetration testing experience is mandatory.
- Red, blue, or purple team experience.
- Proven ability to lead security initiatives in a corporate environment.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with senior leadership.
- Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CEH are required.
Technical Skills: - Risk & business impact analysis
- SIEM / EDR / Vulnerability management tools
- Penetration testing tools and frameworks
- Incident response & forensic investigation
- Framework mapping and compliance strategy (NIST, ISO, etc.)
- Network security, system hardening, and access control
- Security operations in hybrid cloud environments
- Change management processes
Ideal Candidate Profile: - 7-10 years in cybersecurity with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
- Experience in a fast-paced tech, fintech, or startup environment preferred
- Hands-on experience in purple team operations and forensic investigations
- Track record of successfully managing security operations at enterprise scale
- Motivated, adaptable, and capable of working in cross-functional teams
Job Tags
Full time, Work from home, Flexible hours, 3 days per week