Data & Applications Security Leader

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Director of Data & Applications Security to lead enterprise-wide data protection strategies and secure software development practices. You will drive data taxonomy, governance, encryption, and CASB integration while aligning with cybersecurity goals.

The role requires 10+ years in data security, leadership experience, and CISSP/CISM certifications, with an emphasis on SSDLC, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in Data & Applications Security.
• Leadership experience in multinational IT/OT environments.
• Certifications CISSP or CISM required.

Responsibilities

• Define data taxonomy, classification, and governance.
• Lead enterprise data protection programs and SSDLC implementation.
• Oversight of data loss prevention and cryptographic controls.
• Manage vulnerabilities across apps, databases, networks, and cloud.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Data security

SSDLC

Risk management

AI risk governance

CISSP

CISM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CASB

OWASP

SABSA

TOGAF

NIST

ISO 27000

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Director of Data & Applications Security to lead enterprise-wide data protection strategies and secure software development practices. You will drive data taxonomy, governance, encryption, and CASB integration while aligning with cybersecurity goals.

The role requires 10+ years in data security, leadership experience, and CISSP/CISM certifications, with an emphasis on SSDLC, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a global setting.