Chief IT Security & AI Risk Leader

Green Plains Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks an accomplished Director of IT Security to lead the cybersecurity program, strategy, and governance across the enterprise.

You will serve as the executive SME on information security risk and guide AI governance and adoption with strong collaboration to risk, legal, and operations. The role requires 10+ years in IT/cybersecurity with leadership experience in complex environments, plus CISSP/CISM/CRISC or equivalents.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT or cybersecurity with leadership of enterprise security programs
• Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity or IT security functions
• Strong executive communication and leadership presence
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Experience in cloud, hybrid, and enterprise environments
• Experience in regulated or industrial environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned to business priorities
• Establish governance frameworks and policies aligned to NIST, ISO, and CISA
• Advise executive leadership and the Audit Committee on cybersecurity risk
• Own enterprise cyber risk framework including risk identification and acceptance
• Build and lead a high-performing security function
• Embed security into business processes and technology initiatives
• Oversee security monitoring, detection, and incident response
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Govern identity and access management, data protection, and sensitive data controls and access reviews
• Lead third-party risk management and compliance alignment
• Drive enterprise AI adoption to deliver measurable business value
• Establish AI governance, guardrails, and acceptable use standards
• Enable leaders and employees through education and guidance on ethical AI use
• Embed secure AI usage into workflows and decision-making
• Foster a security-aware and AI-enabled culture
• Communicate effectively across executive, business, and technical audiences
• Maintain certifications and continuing education
• Stay current with threats, AI risks, and regulations
• Provide direct oversight and targeted hands-on engagement in security operations, incident response activities, and enterprise risk mitigation efforts. Lead with presence and accountability during high-impact events and escalations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cybersecurity strategy

Governance & risk

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

NIST Framework

ISO 27001

CISA

AI governance tools

Job description

Green Plains Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks an accomplished Director of IT Security to lead the cybersecurity program, strategy, and governance across the enterprise.

You will serve as the executive SME on information security risk and guide AI governance and adoption with strong collaboration to risk, legal, and operations. The role requires 10+ years in IT/cybersecurity with leadership experience in complex environments, plus CISSP/CISM/CRISC or equivalents.