IT Director

IT TrailBlazers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT security firm seeks an IT Security Director in San Jose, California. This role involves providing vision and leadership for security initiatives, managing IT systems, and interfacing with peer departments to enhance enterprise security. The ideal candidate will have a university degree, preferably a master’s in related fields, and at least 7 years of experience in IT/security operations. A CISSP certification is highly desirable. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing/directing IT/security operations.
• 12 years of experience in the IT industry.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

Responsibilities

• Vision and leadership for security initiatives.
• Direct planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems.
• Interface with peers and leaders for higher security levels.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to present ideas in business-friendly language

Self-motivated and directed

Keen attention to detail

Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities

Exceptional service orientation

Team-oriented motivation

Effective communication in English

Education

University degree in computer science or business administration

Master’s degree in a related field or Information Security

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

Job description

• The IT Security Director role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives.
• The IT Security Director directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems, business operations and facility defenses against security breaches and vulnerability issues. This individual is also responsible for auditing existing systems, while directing the administration of security policies, activities and standards
• Secondary tasks will include the selection of appropriate security solutions and oversight of any vulnerability audits and assessments.
• The IT Security Director is expected to interface with peers in the Systems and Network departments, as well as with the leaders of the business units to, both, share the corporate security vision with those individuals and to solicit their involvement in achieving higher levels of enterprise security through information sharing and co-operation
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

Functional Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Superior analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional service orientation.
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Able to read, write, speak, understand and satisfactorily communicate with others in English in person, over the phone and via email.
• University degree in the field of computer science or business administration.
• Master’s degree in one these fields or Information Security preferred.
• Hi Trust certification such as “Certified Information System Security Professional” (CISSP).
• 7 plus years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT and/or security operation.
• 12 years’ experience working in the IT industry

Qualifications

• University degree in the field of computer science or business administration.
• Master’s degree in one these fields or Information Security preferred.
• Hi Trust certification such as “Certified Information System Security Professional” (CISSP).

Additional Information

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