Our client a growing technology-driven organization is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead and evolve its enterprise-wide information security program. This leadership role will be responsible for shaping cybersecurity strategy managing a team of engineers and safeguarding digital infrastructure through proactive risk assessment threat response and continuous policy improvement.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Management Experience. Must have at least 6 years of cyber security experience preferably in the technology or startup type industry. Financial services then manufacturing to follow. Management experience is a must. Must have purple bluee and/or red team experience. Penetration testing is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers responsible for enterprise-wide security operations
Oversee security infrastructure including SIEM EDR and other threat detection platforms
Manage threat prioritization incident response and forensic investigations
Drive red team blue team and purple team initiatives to evaluate and enhance security posture
Conduct penetration testing and coordinate external/internal security audits
Develop and implement enterprise security policies frameworks and procedures
Analyze Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and assess risks across systems
Present key findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally to align security goals with broader business initiatives
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements
Lead change management processes for major security system upgrades and integrations
Requirements:
6 years of cybersecurity experience preferably within technology startup or financial services environments (manufacturing considered)
Proven people management and leadership experience
Experience with red blue and/or purple team methodologies
Hands-on expertise in penetration testing and risk-based security analysis
Bachelors or Masters degree in Cybersecurity Information Security or related field
Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISA CEH)
Strong communication executive presentation and cross-functional collaboration skills
This is a critical hire for a company committed to security innovation operational resilience and rapid growth.
Full benefits & bonus with relocation assistance
Director, Cyber Security - Hybrid (Montvale, New Jersey, Ogden, UT)
