Cybersecurity Director

CGS (Computer Generated Solutions); New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global benefits package

Flexible workplace culture

Job summary

A global IT services company is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead and shape cybersecurity efforts across operations. This role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, particularly in AI and cloud security. Key responsibilities include managing security architecture, ensuring compliance, and fostering a cybersecurity-first culture. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud-native architectures and risk management. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years in leadership roles.
• Hands-on knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, CMMC L1-L3.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a global cybersecurity program.
• Manage security architecture for AI platforms and cloud services.
• Drive a cybersecurity culture through training and policy enforcement.

Skills

Leadership in cybersecurity

AI security expertise

Cloud security knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Director of Cybersecurity

We are seeking a Director of Cybersecurity with deep knowledge and expertise in consulting services.

You will drive cybersecurity tactically across a very complex, global ecosystem, securing operations in a fast-evolving threat landscape and maintaining a strong cyber security baseline.

This role demands a sharp leader and team player who can align security requirements with business goals, and maintain scalable protections for AI models, multi-cloud infrastructures, and global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a global cybersecurity program, focusing on cloud security, AI security, and regulatory compliance.
• Enforce security governance aligned with ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, CMMC L1‑L3, ISO‑42001.
• Manage security architecture for AI platforms, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and hybrid environments.
• Partner with legal, compliance, engineering, and operations teams to maintain regulatory and contractual cybersecurity requirements worldwide.
• Collaborate in incident response exercises and real‑world cyber event management.
• Monitor evolving threats to AI/ML models, ensuring model integrity, confidentiality, and robustness.
• Continuously improve vulnerability management, security monitoring, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Manage cybersecurity vendors, consultants, and external auditors.
• Drive a cybersecurity culture through executive training, employee awareness programs, and global policy enforcement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in AI security challenges (model attacks, data poisoning, adversarial ML).
• Deep experience securing cloud‑native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands‑on knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, CMMC L1‑L3, FedRamp, ISO‑42001, NIST 800‑53 frameworks.
• Proven experience leading global multi‑region security programs.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance reporting, and audit processes.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex security issues to senior executives and non‑technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor).
• Be able to work in a high‑stress environment, ensuring the business can move forward with all initiatives while maintaining a strong security posture.

Preferred Skills

• Previous background in consulting within IT‑information services.
• Experience implementing security for AI/ML pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud‑native security tooling (e.g., CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP solutions).
• Experience with global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Knowledge of emerging security standards for AI and cloud environments.

What We Offer

• Leadership in shaping cybersecurity at a global scale in a nimble and agile organization.
• Complex, challenging environment with real‑world global impact.
• Competitive compensation and global benefits package.
• High‑trust, flexible, and inclusive workplace culture.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting