Head of Information Security

Kinect; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinect is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, and security operations. The role spans governance, incident response, security architecture, and ongoing risk mitigation across a global organization.

The candidate will drive security initiatives through collaboration with executive leadership, engineering, IT, legal, and compliance teams, while mentoring security professionals and strengthening a security-first culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of information security or cybersecurity leadership.
• 8+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong technical background across infrastructure, networking, cloud, SIEM, IAM, and enterprise security technologies.
• Experience leading incident response and security operations within complex environments.
• Background within highly regulated industries preferred (finance, healthcare, government, etc.).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with security frameworks including NIST and ISO standards.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, or similar certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead security risk management, compliance, governance, and cybersecurity operations.
• Oversee threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with security frameworks and regulations including NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC2.
• Guide security architecture and technology decisions across infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, engineering, IT, legal, and compliance teams.
• Manage third-party/vendor security risk programs.
• Lead crisis response efforts related to information security incidents.
• Mentor and develop security team members.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Governance

Incident response

Security operations

Security architecture

Cloud security

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

SIEM

IAM

ISO/NIST frameworks

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Information Security to lead and evolve enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, and security operations for a globally recognized organization. This role will oversee information security initiatives across the organization, including governance, incident response, cybersecurity operations, and security architecture, while fostering a strong security-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead security risk management, compliance, governance, and cybersecurity operations
• Oversee threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response initiatives
• Ensure alignment with security frameworks and regulations including NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC2
• Guide security architecture and technology decisions across infrastructure and cloud environments
• Partner closely with executive leadership, engineering, IT, legal, and compliance teams
• Manage third-party/vendor security risk programs
• Lead crisis response efforts related to information security incidents
• Mentor and develop security team members

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity leadership
• 8+ years of leadership/management experience
• Strong technical background across infrastructure, networking, cloud, SIEM, IAM, and enterprise security technologies
• Experience leading incident response and security operations within complex environments
• Background within highly regulated industries preferred (finance, healthcare, government, etc.)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with security frameworks including NIST and ISO standards
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, or similar certifications preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field