Cybersecurity Director

Business Wire · Information Security

Job description

Position:
Cybersecurity Director

Company:
Business Wire

Compensation:
$230K to $245K/year

Location:
United States, San Francisco, CA

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Short Summary:
The Cybersecurity Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership across Business Wire’s cybersecurity function, overseeing security architecture and infrastructure, guiding cybersecurity-related risk decisions, and managing a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity and GRC strategy and long-term roadmap.
- Make continuous improvements to security strategies to protect critical assets and data.
- Manage a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance program.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and penetration testing.
- Provide oversight in maintaining a collaborative relationship with external cyber defense partners.
- Act as executive-level point-of-contact during cybersecurity incidents.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to cybersecurity and GRC team members.
- Use metrics to evaluate and track effectiveness of security initiatives.

Requirement:
- Ability to work in the San Francisco office an average of twice a week.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience in Information Security, with 5+ years of managerial experience.
- Knowledge of data protection, privacy regulations, and cybersecurity governance frameworks.
- Expertise in cloud security, cybersecurity architecture, application security, and Zero Trust.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification is a plus.

Benefits:
- Ability to work remotely.
- Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment.
- $100 monthly fitness allotment, tuition reimbursement, and enhanced mental health resources.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match and annual profit sharing contribution.
- PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!

Skills

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Languages

EN

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