Head of Information Security & Risk Strategy - Hybrid

Central Payments, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Impact within growing company

Job summary

Central Payments, LLC is seeking an experienced Information Security Director to lead and advance our enterprise information security program in a fast-paced fintech environment. The role collaborates with executive leadership to strengthen security posture while enabling business growth.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management, incident response, audits, and third-party risk management, with a focus on policy controls, metrics, and security culture. Hybrid work option available.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, governance and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading enterprise security programs and initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business-focused recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead information security strategy, governance and risk management programs.
• Oversee security policies, standards, controls and compliance initiatives.
• Advise leadership on security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Direct incident response, investigations and remediation efforts.
• Oversee business continuity, disaster recovery and third-party risk management.
• Lead security audits, assessments and regulatory examinations.
• Develop security metrics and report to executives.
• Manage security-related projects, vendor relationships and strategic initiatives.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability.

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/CYBER

Job description

Central Payments, LLC is seeking an experienced Information Security Director to lead and advance our enterprise information security program in a fast-paced fintech environment. The role collaborates with executive leadership to strengthen security posture while enabling business growth.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management, incident response, audits, and third-party risk management, with a focus on policy controls, metrics, and security culture. Hybrid work option available.