Director of Cyber Security
TechHuman6 months ago
San Antonio, TX, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and lead the implementation of the entire cybersecurity strategy, establishing Governance, Risk, and Compliance GRC frameworks from scratch.
- Serve as the primary security leader, communicating and advocating for security priorities to Presidents and Vice Presidents.
- Immediately lead the project to onboard and oversee the CrowdStrike Falcon Complete platform, moving the organization into an oversight position.
- Establish mandatory Security Awareness and Behavioral Training programs for all employees.
- Act as the "bridge" to ensure strong collaboration with the Infrastructure team, particularly around the application of security policies.
- Provide guidance and direction to the current hands-on technical manager.
- Develop and execute a plan for future team expansion (manager and staff), potentially within 12 months.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in cybersecurity or information protection, with at least 5 years in architecture, governance, or program-building leadership roles.
- Proven experience in a senior cybersecurity leadership role (Director, CISO, or equivalent level).
- Exceptional ability to translate security needs into business context and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in building GRC and security programs from scratch.
- Self-motivated, highly collaborative, and possessing the decisiveness to push back effectively.
- Experience onboarding and managing key security vendors, specifically MDR services (CrowdStrike knowledge highly beneficial).
- Must be willing to learn quickly and adapt in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Possession of relevant industry credentials (e.g., CISSP, CISM, etc.).
- Experience collaborating on or managing IAM programs using Microsoft-based tools.
Required Skills
Cyber Security Leadership
Risk Management
Vendor Management
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete Onboarding
Team Expansion and Leadership
Security Awareness and Behavioral Training
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Strategic Communication with Executive Leadership