Director of IT Security & Compliance

Blue Signal Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 15%

Comprehensive benefits

Executive visibility

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking an IT Compliance Director to build and lead the security, risk management, and compliance strategy for a growing organization in the critical infrastructure sector in Houston. This hands-on leader will establish scalable security programs and strengthen operational resilience, with direct access to executive leadership.

This role offers a target 15% annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and the autonomy to shape security posture while supporting business growth and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in information security, IT compliance, cybersecurity, or technology auditing, including at least 3 years in regulated environments.
• Proven ownership of SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 programs through audits or certifications.
• Experience developing security frameworks, policies, internal controls, risk assessments, and repeatable audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead IT security and compliance strategy (SOC 2 Type II readiness, ISO 27001).
• Evaluate infrastructure and procedures to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize improvements.
• Create security policies, controls, risk assessments, incident response, and audit docs.
• Oversee physical security across facilities, access, and surveillance.
• Provide technical oversight of network security, identity management, patching, and logging.
• Manage external IT/security providers and ensure service delivery.
• Collaborate with leaders to align security with business objectives.
• Lead security awareness, audit prep, business continuity, and executive reporting.

Skills

Information security

IT compliance

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Audit management

Security frameworks

Physical security

Executive communication

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking an IT Compliance Director to build and lead the security, risk management, and compliance strategy for a growing organization in the critical infrastructure sector in Houston. This hands-on leader will establish scalable security programs and strengthen operational resilience, with direct access to executive leadership.

This role offers a target 15% annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and the autonomy to shape security posture while supporting business growth and