Director, Cyber Security/Agentic AI

Open Systems Technologies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies in New York is seeking a strategic Cybersecurity Leader to guide teams and drive enterprise risk management. You will partner with executives to align security with business goals while scaling Privilege Access Management and adopting Agentic AI in PAM controls.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong governance, and expertise across IAM, cloud and network security, with a focus on proactive risk reduction and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or comparable experience.
• Advanced degree is preferred for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and mentors cybersecurity teams to foster learning and inclusion.
• Manages resources, timelines, and budgets to align projects with goals.
• Hires top talent and drives retention and development.
• Drives strategic cybersecurity initiatives, managing risk and compliance.
• Leads responses to complex security events with cross-functional teams.
• Develops and enforces advanced security policies and standards.
• Implements vulnerability management strategies including assessments or pen testing.
• Ensures security controls are effective via audits and metrics.
• Maintains relationships with external partners and regulators.
• Engages stakeholders to implement critical security recommendations.
• Collaborates with product and business teams to align tech with business goals.
• Leads Privilege Access Management architecture and operations, including agentic AI transformations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cybersecurity governance

IAM knowledge

Threat modeling

Network & App security

Cloud security

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Incident response

Vendor & regulatory awareness

Generative AI / Agentic AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PAM tools

Password vaults

Session managers

Access controls

Job description

Candidates must be local to the NYC Area - Role is hybrid schedule

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and mentors teams in Cybersecurity to foster a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity
• Manages resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals
• Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent and implement strategies for talent retention and professional development, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive team
• Drives strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, managing risk and ensuring compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements
• Leads responses to complex security and operational events, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate impacts, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrences
• Develops, enforces, and innovates advanced security policies, procedures, and standards to maintain compliance and champion a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management
• Develops and drives strategies for vulnerability management, integrating comprehensive assessments or penetration testing into risk management practices
• Ensures the effectiveness of security controls through regular audits, assessments, or metrics
• Maintains relationships with external partners and regulatory bodies to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements
• Engages and influences stakeholders across the organization to prioritize and implement critical security recommendations
• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
• Leading a team of professionals in architecting and operating Privilege Access Management controls across the enterprise
• Establishing a vision and then leading the team to transform Privilege Access Management through the implementation of Agentic AI within PAM controls

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices
• Knowledge of Network Security and Application Security
• Knowledge of Threat Modeling
• Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Knowledge of Cloud Security Management
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry standards for cybersecurity
• Knowledge of Data Security Management
• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals
• Knowledge of Security Architecture Management
• Knowledge of Security Governance and Operations
• Knowledge of Security Testing & Remediation
• Knowledge of Data Engineering
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating security tasks
• Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response
• Technical expertise in multiple relevant technologies, with knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity protocols, and operational best practices
• Experience in a cybersecurity senior leadership role
• Experience in leadership and mentorship roles, with the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Experience in designing and implementing advanced security architectures in large, complex organizations
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership to align security strategies with business goals
• Experience in common Privilege Access Management tools: Password vaults, session managers, authZ controls at the server level
• Experience in engineering solutions using Generative or Agentic AI
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)