Director, Cyber Security

Aptive Pest Control; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid holidays & PTO

Annual bonus up to 20%

Pet insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Aptive Pest Control seeks a Director of Cyber Security in Provo, Utah to define the enterprise security strategy and lead the security team. You will protect customer data, payment systems, and critical platforms while balancing security with rapid growth.

You will oversee security engineering, SecOps, and GRC, drive PCI DSS/SOC 2 compliance, and report posture to executive leadership. Strong leadership and practical security expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading security teams and building or maturing a security program
• Broad, hands-on security expertise across architecture, cloud, apps, operations, and IAM
• Experience protecting payment systems and data at scale, incl. PCI DSS obligations
• Knowledge of PCI DSS, SOC 2, NIST/CIS and privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA)
• Proven ability to build or mature a security program and lead a security organization
• Incident-response leadership from detection through executive communication
• Third-party/vendor risk and data-privacy program management

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise information-security strategy, roadmap, policies, standards, and budget
• Build, lead, and develop the security team across security engineering, SecOps, and GRC
• Identify, quantify, prioritize, and drive remediation of enterprise security risk; report posture to executives
• Protect payment and customer data; secure billing/payment systems and data flows across SaaS environment
• Own detection, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response; establish IR/breach plans
• Drive compliance with PCI DSS, SOC 2, and privacy regulations; own audits and vendor risk
• Drive company-wide security awareness and shared responsibility
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Application/API security

Security operations

Identity & access management

Incident response

Vendor risk management

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

Location Zip Code: 84604

Job Family: Technology

We are seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented, and creative team player to join our Aptive team! This is a full-time Director, Cyber Security position located in Provo, Utah. This role defines the enterprise security strategy and program, builds and leads the security team, and is accountable for protecting customer data, payment systems, the corporate environment, and business-critical platforms—balancing strong security with the velocity a fast-growing business requires.

What we offer:

• $200k Annual Salary + Annual Bonus Potential of up to 20%

• Group Health, Dental, and Vision plans

• Pet insurance, Life insurance, and EAP benefits

• 401K with employer match up to 4%

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Opportunity for advancement

• Upbeat and exciting company culture and much more!

Responsibilities include:

• Define and lead the enterprise information-security strategy, roadmap, policies, standards, and budget

• Build, lead, and develop the security team across security engineering, SecOps, and GRC

• Identify, quantify, prioritize, and drive remediation of enterprise security risk; report posture to executive leadership

• Protect payment and customer data; secure billing/payment systems, the data platform, and sensitive data flows across the SaaS/gateway ecosystem

• Own detection, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response; establish and exercise IR/breach plans

• Drive compliance with PCI DSS, SOC 2, and privacy regulations; own audits, evidence, and vendor/third-party risk

• Drive company-wide security awareness and shared responsibility

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience

• 10+ years in information security, including 5+ years leading security teams and building or maturing a security program

• Broad, hands‑on security expertise across security architecture, cloud security, application/API security, security operations, and identity & access management

• Deep experience protecting payment systems and sensitive customer data at scale, including PCI DSS obligations

• Command of security and privacy frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, NIST/CIS) and privacy law (CCPA/CPRA and comparable state regimes)

• Proven ability to build or mature a security program and lead a security organization

• Incident‑response leadership from detection through executive and regulatory communication

• Third‑party/vendor risk and data-privacy program management

Aptive Intelligent Pest Control™

Aptive is redefining the industry with a smarter, more proactive approach to pest control. By analyzing millions of pest data points across neighborhoods, pest activity, and weather patterns, Aptive tailors treatment plans to help homeowners stay one step ahead. We geek out so our customers don’t freak out. You never thought bugs could be this cool.

Our culture is built on accountability, discipline, and high integrity—we work hard and have fun doing it. Aptive has been recognized for both its impact and workplace culture, including Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business and Best of State, Glassdoor’s Top 100 U.S. Workplaces, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Companies in America. And we’re just getting started.

To learn more, visit www.aptivepestcontrol.com or follow Aptive on Facebook (@AptivePestControl), Instagram (@Aptive.PestControl), and LinkedIn (@AptiveEnvironmental).

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please inform your recruiter.