Director of Information Security

Full-Time
United States (Remote)
Posted 1 month ago

Company Overview

We are a rapidly growing enterprise organization operating at the forefront of technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Our platforms, services, and operational ecosystems support millions of users, customers, and business partners across multiple industries including enterprise software, healthcare, financial services, digital commerce, manufacturing, and professional services.

As organizations continue to modernize their technology environments and expand digital capabilities, cybersecurity and information security have become essential pillars of long-term business success. Today’s security leaders are expected to balance risk management, compliance, business enablement, cloud transformation, data protection, and operational resilience while supporting innovation and growth.

Our company is making significant investments in cybersecurity modernization, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, security operations, governance, risk management, and enterprise resilience initiatives. We believe information security should be a strategic business enabler rather than a compliance requirement.

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Information Security to lead enterprise security programs, strengthen organizational resilience, and help shape the future security strategy of a global organization undergoing significant growth and transformation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence executive decision-making, lead highly visible security initiatives, and build scalable security capabilities that support long-term business objectives.


Your Role at the Company

As Director of Information Security, you will serve as a senior security leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide information security programs designed to protect critical business assets, customer information, intellectual property, and technology infrastructure.

You will partner closely with executive leadership, technology teams, compliance leaders, legal stakeholders, operations teams, and external partners to establish security standards that support both business growth and risk mitigation.

This role extends beyond traditional cybersecurity operations. You will help define security strategy, strengthen governance frameworks, drive regulatory compliance initiatives, and lead security modernization programs that enable innovation while reducing organizational risk.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, strategic leadership, business acumen, and operational discipline to build a mature and scalable security organization.


What You’ll Do

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide information security strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and security operations initiatives
  • Establish and maintain security frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures
  • Oversee security architecture, vulnerability management, identity management, and data protection programs
  • Partner with technology teams to strengthen cloud security and infrastructure resilience
  • Manage security assessments, penetration testing programs, and risk evaluations
  • Lead incident response planning, security investigations, and threat mitigation activities
  • Support regulatory compliance efforts including SOC, ISO, NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and related frameworks
  • Develop executive-level security reporting, metrics, and performance dashboards
  • Evaluate emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices
  • Manage third-party security assessments and vendor risk management initiatives
  • Build and mentor high-performing security professionals and future security leaders

What You’ll Bring

  • 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity and information security experience
  • Proven success leading enterprise security programs and governance initiatives
  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, and security architecture
  • Strong understanding of cloud security environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise technology environments
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate security risks and recommendations to executive leadership
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent certifications strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Executive-level compensation package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage
  • Executive retirement planning programs
  • Flexible remote-first work environment
  • Leadership coaching and executive development opportunities
  • Long-term incentive programs
  • Wellness and mental health support resources
  • Professional certification reimbursement
  • Continuing education and training support
  • Generous executive leave policies

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Strategic thinker with strong security and business acumen
  • Exceptional leadership and executive communication skills
  • Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
  • High level of integrity and professional judgment
  • Strong crisis management and incident leadership capabilities
  • Collaborative leadership style with focus on business enablement
  • Data-driven decision-making approach
  • Passion for innovation, security excellence, and continuous improvement

Strategic Support

  • Advise executive leadership on enterprise security strategy and cyber risk management
  • Support organizational growth through scalable security and governance frameworks
  • Strengthen business resilience and operational continuity capabilities
  • Align security investments with long-term corporate objectives
  • Support digital transformation and cloud modernization initiatives
  • Enhance customer trust through robust security practices
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and security innovation opportunities
  • Contribute to enterprise risk management and strategic planning efforts

Working Conditions

  • Remote-first leadership role with occasional travel for executive meetings and strategic planning sessions
  • High-visibility position with enterprise-wide influence
  • Fast-paced environment supporting innovation and organizational growth
  • Collaboration with executive leadership, technology teams, compliance organizations, and external partners
  • Opportunity to shape enterprise security strategy on a global scale
  • Dynamic workplace focused on resilience, modernization, and operational excellence

Job Function

  • Information Security Leadership
  • Cybersecurity Governance & Strategy
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Security Architecture & Cloud Security
  • Incident Response & Threat Management
  • Security Operations & Resilience
  • Enterprise Security Program Management
  • Executive Security Advisory

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package

  • Base Salary: $289,000 – $356,000
  • Executive Annual Performance Bonus
  • Long-Term Incentive Eligibility
  • Security Transformation Achievement Incentives
  • Executive Retirement Benefits

Additional Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
  • Executive Wellness Programs
  • Leadership Coaching & Development
  • Professional Education Assistance
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Executive Leave
  • Security Certification Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and integrity drive exceptional outcomes. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.


Why Join Us

  • Lead enterprise security strategy during a critical period of digital transformation
  • Influence executive decision-making and long-term business resilience initiatives
  • Build and scale world-class cybersecurity capabilities
  • Partner directly with executive leadership on high-impact strategic priorities
  • Drive innovation while protecting critical business assets and customer trust
  • Work alongside talented professionals committed to excellence and continuous improvement
  • Join an organization investing heavily in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise modernization
  • Leave a lasting impact through transformational security leadership and business enablement

Job Features

Job CategoryEnterprise Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare Technology, Cloud Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

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