Director of Cyber Security

This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents)

Location : Wheaton, MD (must go onsite Mon-Fri)

Job Overview : The Cybersecurity Lead will oversee the organization's cybersecurity initiatives and ensure the protection of networks, systems, and data. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing security strategies, policies, governance, managing security technologies, and responding to security incidents.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program.
• Lead the enterprise's information security organization, consisting of direct reports and indirect reports (e.g., individuals in business continuity and IT departments).
• Manage and coordinate operational components of incident management, including detection, response, and reporting.
• Maintain a current understanding of the IT threat landscape for the industry.
• Ensure compliance with the changing laws and applicable regulations.
• Translate that knowledge to identification of risks and actionable plans to protect the business.
• Schedule periodic security audits and penetration testing.
• Oversee identity and access management.
• Ensure security policies and procedures are communicated to all personnel and that compliance is enforced.
• Manage all teams, employees, contractors, and vendors involved in IT security.
• Provide training and mentoring to security team members.
• Constantly update the cybersecurity strategy to leverage new technology and threat information.
• Brief the executive team on status and risks, including taking the role of champion for the overall strategy and necessary budget.
• Communicate best practices and risks to all parts of the business, outside IT.

Qualifications :

Position Details :

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

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