Director of Information Security
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT VAYNERX
VaynerX () is the most contemporary family of companies working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia Eva Nosidam Productions The Sasha Group Gallery Media Group Tingley Lane Trading VaynerSpeakers and VaynerCommerce.
ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA
VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk and has offices in New York Los Angeles Toronto Mexico City London Amsterdam Singapore Delhi Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Tokyo and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.
About the Role
VaynerX is continuing to build on the momentum of its recent transformation and is looking for a
Director of Information Security to own and operate our global information security program. This
is a highly hands-on role for a security leader who is comfortable getting into the details making
decisions and executing.
The role offers the opportunity to scale systems processes and teams over time as the business
continues to grow. Leadership responsibility will expand based on impact execution and trust
earned not title alone.
Key Responsibilities
Own and lead all Information Security operations across VaynerX globally
Manage and optimize core security platforms including Proofpoint Okta and related tools
Ensure security policies standards and procedures are current effective and aligned with
business needs
Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) including monitoring incident response and
continuous improvement
Respond directly to real-time security threats and incidents as they arise
Partner closely with IT Engineering Operations and Legal Ops to embed security into daily
workflows
Collaborate with Operations on physical security initiatives including Verkada systems
Assess risk prioritize remediation and balance security requirements with operational velocity
Help scale security capabilities and team structure thoughtfully over time
Drive practical modern approaches to security that support a fast-moving organization
What Were Looking For
Experience in information security or cybersecurity roles with increasing responsibility
Hands-on background managing enterprise security tools and responding to incidents
Strong understanding of identity and access management email security and SOC operations
Comfort operating in fast-paced high-accountability environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Ability and willingness to work in-person from our New York office
Required Credentials
CISSP certification required or actively working toward completion
Nice to Have
Experience working in an agency media or high-growth creative environment
Direct experience handling real-time security threats and incidents
Experience working closely with Legal or Legal Operations teams
Exposure to physical security platforms such as Verkada
Experience supporting globally distributed organizations
Why This Role
This role provides the opportunity to take real ownership of information security at VaynerX work
closely with senior leadership and build security capabilities that scale with the business. It is best
suited for someone who values execution accountability and long-term impact.
Unsure if you meet the qualifications We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives skill sets background and behaviors. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and location.
- Employer-sponsored 401k with match
- Medical Dental and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO
- Caregiver (Parental) Leave
- Health and Wellness benefits
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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