Senior Director, Cyber Security

Osmose; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Osmose seeks a Senior Director of Cyber Security to lead the enterprise cybersecurity program from its Downtown Atlanta office. You will shape security strategy, oversee risk, governance, incident response, and resilience while partnering with executive leadership to protect assets and enable business growth.

The role demands 10+ years in security, 5+ years leading teams, and strong knowledge of NIST/CIS/ISO 27001. Eligible candidates reside in the Atlanta metro area and can work on-site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity or information security experience.
• 5+ years leading cybersecurity teams and programs.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, cloud security, identity management, and incident response.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity risks, threats, and mitigation plans.
• Lead governance, risk, compliance, and security policy programs.
• Oversee security operations, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, cloud security, and identity management.
• Direct incident response, cyber resilience, business continuity, and recovery planning.
• Manage third-party security risk assessments and vendor security programs.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team.
• Manage cybersecurity budgets, tools, and strategic service providers.
• Partner across IT, Operations, Legal, HR, Engineering and business functions to embed security into business processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Executive communication

Security governance

Risk management

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IS/CS

Tools

NIST Controls

ISO 27001

Cloud security

Job description

Category (used as a Search Filter on Careers site) Corporate/Office

****Candidates must reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area and be available to work on-site in Downtown Atlanta. This position is not open to submissions from external recruiting agencies or search firms. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.****

Purpose of Position

The Senior Director, Cyber Security leads Osmose’s enterprise cybersecurity program, protecting information assets, business systems, operational technologies, and customer data. This role develops and executes security strategies, reduces risk, strengths resilience, and supports business growth through secure technology operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity risks, threats, and mitigation plans.
• Lead governance, risk, compliance, and security policy programs.
• Oversee security operations, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, cloud security, and identity management.
• Direct incident response, cyber resilience, business continuity, and recovery planning.
• Manage third-party security risk assessments and vendor security programs.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team.
• Manage cybersecurity budgets, tools, and strategic service providers.
• Partner across IT, Operations, Legal, HR, Engineering and business functions to embed security into business processes.
• Cybersecurity strategy and roadmap
• Risk assessments and remediation plans
• Security governance framework and policies
• Incident response and resilience programs
• Executive security metrics and reporting
• Security awareness and training initiatives

Measures of Success

• Reduction of cybersecurity risk exposure
• Improved security control maturity
• Timely remediation of critical vulnerabilities
• Effective incident response and recovery
• Successful audit and compliance outcomes
• Delivery of strategic initiatives within budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity or information security experience.
• 5+ years leading cybersecurity teams and programs.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, cloud security, identity management, and incident response.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent.

About Osmose: Osmose Utilities Services provides infrastructure inspection, assessment, and maintenance services supporting safe, reliable, and resilient utility and telecommunications networks across North America.