Director of Cybersecurity #1031946

Fasttek; Newark (NJ); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fasttek in Newark, New Jersey is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead enterprise-wide security strategy, governance, and operations reporting to the CIO. The role drives a proactive, risk-based security program that enables business innovation and resilience across cloud and on-premises environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity with 3-5 years in leadership, plus CISSP/CISM/CRISC preferred. Strong collaboration with IT, legal, and compliance is essential for success.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security, with at least 3-5 years in leadership or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide security programs and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business goals.
• Proven ability to oversee governance, risk, compliance, security engineering, and security operations.
• Experience operating in a shared services or matrixed organizational model is strongly preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy and program leadership across the organization.
• Collaborate with CIO and senior leaders to align security with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Oversee governance, risk, compliance, security engineering, and security operations (SOC).
• Drive secure architecture and resilient operations in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and risk-informed decision-making.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience

3-5 years in leadership or strategic planning

Experience leading enterprise-wide security programs

Experience in shared services/matrixed organizations

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Newark, New Jersey Director of Cybersecurity #1031946

Job Description:

Overview

• Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to us to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure.
• Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place-one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities

What You'll Get To Do:

• The Director of Cybersecurity is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy in alignment with business objectives and emerging risk landscapes.
• Operating within a shared services organization and reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this role provides thought leadership, oversight, and direction across cybersecurity engineering, governance, and operations (including the Security Operations Center).
• The Director will collaborate with senior IT and business leaders to drive a proactive, risk-based approach to security that enables innovation and resilience.

Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy and Program Leadership

• Lead the creation and evolution of the long-term cybersecurity vision and strategic roadmap.
• Align cybersecurity investments and priorities with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory demands, and business strategy.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CIO and other senior executives on cyber risk, emerging threats, and security-related business impacts.
• Translate technical security requirements into actionable business-focused plans.
• Monitor industry trends, threat intelligence, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Drive the development and enforcement of enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
• Lead enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments and guide business units in risk treatment planning.
• Engage with internal audit, legal, and compliance teams to manage regulatory obligations and audit readiness.
• Promote accountability and transparency through structured governance and reporting mechanisms.

Cross-Functional Leadership in a Shared Services Environment

• Act as the cybersecurity leader within a shared services model, supporting multiple business units with diverse needs.
• Build strong relationships with IT, operations, legal, compliance, and business leaders to embed security in enterprise projects and operational practices.
• Ensure scalable, flexible security services that address both enterprise and business-specific priorities.
• Represent cybersecurity in enterprise governance committees and project steering groups.

Oversight of Security Architecture and Operations

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight for security engineering, infrastructure protection, and operations.
• Ensure the Security Operations Center (SOC) functions effectively with clear escalation paths and continuous improvement.
• Support adoption of secure architecture and development practices, including cloud and hybrid environments.
• Guide technology selection and integration efforts aligned to strategic objectives.
• Drive the automation of processes to reduce mean time to containment

Culture, Awareness, and Communication

• Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness and accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Lead efforts to improve employee understanding of cyber risk through education and training.
• Communicate complex security topics in business-relevant terms to executives and staff.
• Champion security as a business enabler and advocate for risk-informed decision-making.
• Ability to motivate a team while fostering engagement and empowerment

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or strategic planning role.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide security programs and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business goals.
• Proven ability to oversee diverse security functions such as governance, risk, compliance, security engineering, and security operations.
• Experience operating in a shared services or matrixed organizational model is strongly preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], Certified Information Security Manager [CISM], Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control [CRISC]) are preferred.

Problem Solving

• Must be able to assess and respond to dynamic and complex cybersecurity risks in real time.
• Capable of balancing tactical incident response needs with long-term strategic risk mitigation planning.
• Expected to interpret and apply regulatory and legal requirements to a variety of business and technology environments.
• Responsible for solving cross-functional challenges involving security, compliance, operations, and IT architecture.
• Must make high-impact decisions with limited information during critical incidents or evolving threat situations.
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