Director, IT Security

We're seeking a full-time Director of IT Security to join our team! This role is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive security management of the organization's IT environment, including O365, Azure, antivirus solutions, virtualization platforms, websites, databases, and third-party applications. Responsibilities include implementing security hardening, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and supervising IT Security Analyst(s). The role also requires assessing the potential impact of changes on the user community. Managing and securing the organization's Office 365, Azure, AWS, and Google environments, including identity management, threat protection, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee antivirus deployment and configuration, ensuring endpoint protection and policy compliance.
• Implement and manage network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and system administration tasks.
• Secure virtual environments and manage virtual machines, adhering to best practices for virtualization security.
• Oversee email security solutions (e.g., Mimecast, Darktrace) to protect against phishing, malware, and other threats, while responding to security incidents.
• Perform security hardening of software, hardware, and network devices, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Handle SSL/TLS and other security certificates.
• Assess and secure third-party applications, implement secure coding practices, and conduct code reviews.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001) and internal policies, conducting risk assessments and managing vulnerabilities.
• Manage vendor selection and project oversight for internal and external penetration tests, addressing and documenting vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the IT Security Analyst and other teams to integrate security best practices across systems and applications, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Document all work in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain system architecture documentation using visualization tools like Visio.
• Stay current on security trends and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance security.
• Handle ad hoc projects as required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT security roles with a focus on and not limited to O365, Entra ID, antivirus, email, applications and virtualization platforms.
• Proven experience with security hardening of software and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of application security, including websites, databases, access control, and third-party services.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption tools, and antivirus solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security, identity and access management, policy creation and implementation and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and security standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Ability to effectively motivate, lead, teach, train & supervise your team of IT Security Analyst(s)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel
• Working on a computer for 6-8 hours a day
• Individuals must have a valid driver's license and driving record meeting the company policy conditions.

What We Offer:

• 100% Employer paid benefits - medical, dental, vision (employee and family)
• Vacation, sick and holiday time
• Flexible work schedule
• 401k with employer match
• Training and development opportunities

Salary Range: $165,000 - $190,000 annual base + bonus potential

Please note, the pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, department budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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