Director, Cyber Security

Gogo; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with immediate vesting

Paid time off + volunteer time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Gogo is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity in Denver to lead enterprise security operations, incident response, and GRC programs. You will translate strategic objectives into programs protecting information assets, infrastructure, and reputation while guiding a team of security professionals.

You will partner with executive leadership, oversee threat detection, vulnerability management, IAM, cloud security, and security architecture, and drive program maturity and regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, info security, or IT risk management including IR & GRC
• 5+ years people management
• Bachelor's or equivalent in CS/InfoSec or related
• Experience building IR programs and leading significant incidents
• Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR
• Hands-on familiarity with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability mgmt, CSPM
• Vendor risk assessments & third-party reviews experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications to execs & boards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead IR program with playbooks, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews
• Serve as incident commander for high-severity incidents
• Oversee SOC functions: threat detection, triage, containment, remediation
• Manage relationships with IR, forensics, and MDR providers
• Lead root cause analysis and remediation of systemic vulnerabilities
• Report risk posture and program maturity to leadership and board
• Build and maintain enterprise risk management framework and policy suite
• Oversee audits, vendor risk programs, and regulatory obligations
• Guide security architecture reviews and promote security awareness across the org

Skills

Incident Command

Risk-Based Thinking

Regulatory Fluency

Technical Credibility

Executive Communication

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability Management

IAM

CSPM

Job description

We will be accepting applications through September 20, 2026 or until filled.

Position Summary

The Director of Cybersecurity is responsible for leading the enterprise's cybersecurity operations, incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs. This role serves as a key member of the security leadership team, translating strategic security objectives into operational programs that protect the organization's information assets, infrastructure, and reputation. The Director will oversee a team of security professionals, manage the organization's security posture across threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on cyber risk.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Response & Security Operations

• Own and continuously mature the enterprise incident response (IR) program, including playbooks, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews
• Serve as incident commander for high-severity security incidents, coordinating cross-functional response efforts (Legal, Communications, IT, executive leadership)
• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including threat detection, triage, containment, and remediation
• Manage relationships with third-party incident response, digital forensics, and managed detection and response (MDR) providers
• Lead root cause analysis and drive remediation of systemic vulnerabilities exposed by incidents
• Establish and report on key incident metrics (MTTD, MTTR, containment time) to leadership and the board

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Build and maintain the enterprise cybersecurity risk management framework, including risk registers, risk scoring methodologies, and treatment plans
• Lead compliance efforts against applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, as applicable to the industry)
• Manage internal and external audit engagements, including evidence collection, remediation tracking, and auditor liaison
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
• Oversee third-party/vendor risk management program, including security assessments and contract review
• Partner with Legal and Privacy teams on regulatory obligations, breach notification requirements, and data protection matters
• Present risk posture, compliance status, and program maturity to executive leadership, audit committee, and board of directors as needed

Technical Security Leadership

• Direct vulnerability management program, including scanning, penetration testing coordination, and patch prioritization
• Oversee identity and access management (IAM), endpoint detection and response (EDR), network security, and cloud security architecture in partnership with IT/engineering teams
• Guide security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, and vendor integrations
• Champion security awareness training and phishing simulation programs
• Evaluate and recommend security tooling, technologies, and process improvements
• Maintain threat intelligence awareness and translate emerging threats into actionable defensive measures

Leadership & Program Management

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing cybersecurity team, including hiring, performance management, and professional development
• Develop and manage departmental budget, including tooling, staffing, and professional services
• Define and track KPIs/metrics demonstrating program effectiveness and maturity
• Partner cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Privacy, Internal Audit, and business unit leaders to embed security into organizational processes
• Support the CISO in developing and executing the enterprise security strategy and roadmap

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management, including demonstrated experience in incident response and GRC
• 5+ years of people management or team leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience building or maturing incident response programs and leading response to significant security events
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and/or industry-specific regulations)
• Hands-on familiarity with security technologies: SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management platforms, IAM, cloud security posture management (CSPM)
• Experience managing third-party risk assessments and vendor security reviews
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership and boards
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving threat landscape

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance, or related)
• Relevant industry certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GCIH, GCFA, or equivalent
• Experience in [industry-specific: aviation, financial services, healthcare, government contracting, etc.]
• Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their intersection with security programs
• Experience supporting SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements (for public companies)

Core Competencies

• Incident Command Ability to lead cross-functional response under pressure with clear decision-making
• Risk-Based Thinking Translates technical risk into business impact for non-technical stakeholders
• Regulatory Fluency Deep understanding of applicable compliance obligations and audit processes
• Technical Credibility Sufficient depth to guide architecture and tooling decisions with engineering teams
• Executive Communication Comfortable briefing C-suite, audit committee, and board-level audiences
• People Leadership Builds, retains, and develops security talent

Physical/Work Requirements

• Ability to participate in on-call rotation for incident response as needed
• Occasional travel for audits, conferences, or cross‑site coordination (typically

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay

180,000.00 - 225,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive

Bonus Plan at 20% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible For Incentive Stock Program

Yes

Benefits

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).