Senior Director Cyber Security

Bread Financial Payments, Inc; Town of Easton (WI); On-site; USD 214,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread Financial is seeking a Senior Director of Cyber Security to lead the security program, drive strategic initiatives, and align security with business goals. You will oversee vulnerability management, pen testing, and regulatory compliance while guiding a team of security managers and professionals.

You will communicate security plans to executives, design enterprise-wide security processes, and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, relevant work experience.
• One or more field related professional technical certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC).
• 1 cloud certification- AWS cloud practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Google Cloud- Cloud Digital Leader.
• 15-17 years of experience in Information Security, IT Audit, Cloud Security, or Risk Management.
• 9+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Cyber Security team's strategy and vision.
• Lead and mentor a team of Cyber Security managers and their direct reports, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive recruitment, development, and performance evaluation processes, leveraging subject matter expertise to foster team growth.
• Champion and drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging technical developments.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and act as a change leader, aligning security initiatives with organizational drivers and ensuring successful implementation across the enterprise.
• Design and oversee the implementation of comprehensive vulnerability management and penetration testing frameworks to systematically identify, evaluate, and mitigate security weaknesses across all company assets.
• Effectively communicate security goals and initiatives to senior leaders and stakeholders. Develop and deliver presentations tailored to diverse audiences, utilizing tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio. Exhibit advanced negotiation and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Lead the design and execution of key IT projects aligned with the organization's long-term security strategy. Identify gaps in existing processes and spearhead the development of new, effective processes. Navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality results in complex environments.
• Ensure the operational effectiveness of the Cyber Security team by maintaining and refining internal processes and procedures. Oversee the creation and upkeep of critical documentation, including run books and technical requirements. Manage departmental budgets and optimize cost-efficiency.
• Engage with the Change Advisory Board to assess and manage changes impacting Cyber Security controls. Develop and refine KPIs to measure security performance. Lead efforts in data analysis to produce actionable metrics that drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior executives on strategic and tactical security plans, ensuring robust protection of assets and adherence to standards. Serve as a trusted advisor, resolving conflicts, simplifying complex security concepts, and offering strategic options to enable business objectives.
• Oversee the organization's compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Develop and implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks. Ensure alignment with legal obligations and lead audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance.

Skills

Information Security

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Architectures

NIST 800-53

NIST CSF

Data Loss Prevention

Information Technology Auditing

Information Technology Operations

IDS

NAC

PCI DSS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent

CISSP

CISA

CISM

CRISC

Cloud Certification (AWS/Azure/GCP)

15-17 years of experience in Information Security/IT Risk

Job description

Every career journey is personal. That's why we empower you with the tools and support to create your own success story. Be challenged. Be heard. Be valued. Be you … be here.

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Cyber Security will drive the Cyber Security team and responsible for understanding the business model and organizational priorities, while leading, guiding and directing technical and business leaders in effort to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, the protection of company information assets, and the continued maturation of the cyber security program. This role includes overseeing vulnerability management and penetration testing efforts to identify and address security weaknesses. The Senior Director will also ensure these processes are integrated into the overall cyber security strategy, contributing to a robust and proactive defense posture.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Cyber Security team's strategy and vision.
• Lead and mentor a team of Cyber Security managers and their direct reports, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive recruitment, development, and performance evaluation processes, leveraging subject matter expertise to foster team growth.
• (25%) Champion and drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging technical developments.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and act as a change leader, aligning security initiatives with organizational drivers and ensuring successful implementation across the enterprise.
• (10%) Design and oversee the implementation of comprehensive vulnerability management and penetration testing frameworks to systematically identify, evaluate, and mitigate security weaknesses across all company assets.
• (10%) Effectively communicate security goals and initiatives to senior leaders and stakeholders. Develop and deliver presentations tailored to diverse audiences, utilizing tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio. Exhibit advanced negotiation and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders.
• (10%) Lead the design and execution of key IT projects aligned with the organization's long-term security strategy. Identify gaps in existing processes and spearhead the development of new, effective processes. Navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality results in complex environments.
• (10%) Ensure the operational effectiveness of the Cyber Security team by maintaining and refining internal processes and procedures. Oversee the creation and upkeep of critical documentation, including run books and technical requirements. Manage departmental budgets and optimize cost-efficiency.
• (5%) Engage with the Change Advisory Board to assess and manage changes impacting Cyber Security controls. Develop and refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure security performance. Lead efforts in data analysis to produce actionable metrics that drive continuous improvement.
• (5%) Collaborate with senior executives on strategic and tactical security plans, ensuring robust protection of assets and adherence to standards. Serve as a trusted advisor, resolving conflicts, simplifying complex security concepts, and offering strategic options to enable business objectives.
• (15%) Oversee the organization's compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Develop and implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks. Ensure that the organization's security posture aligns with legal and regulatory obligations, and lead audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, relevant work experience
• One or more field related professional technical certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
• 1 cloud certification- AWS cloud practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Google Cloud- Cloud Digital Leader
• 15-17 years of experience in Information Security, IT Audit, Cloud Security, or Risk Management.
• 9+ years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Two or more field related professional technical certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
• 17-19 years of experience in Information Security, Cloud Security, Technical Controls, Risk Management.
• 12+ years of leadership experience.

Skills

• Cloud Architectures
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Information Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Information Technology Auditing
• Information Technology Operations
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• NIST 800-53
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• PCI DSS

To: VP and above Direct Reports: 2 - 5

Work Environment

Normal office environment. As a senior leader, must work at a Bread Financial office a minimum of 6 days per month. Ability to travel 6 days a month if not located near a Bread Financial office.

Travel Ability

Travel Ability to travel up to 10% quarterly.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Communicate/Hearing
• Communicate/Talking
• Stationary Position/Seated
• Typing/Writing
• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Salary Range (unless otherwise noted below):

$214,200.00 - $342,700.00

Full Salary Range for position:

California: $246,300.00 - $428,400.00
Colorado: $214,200.00 - $377,000.00
New York: $235,600.00 - $428,400.00
Washington: $235,600.00 - $394,100.00
Maryland: $235,600.00 - $377,000.00
Washington DC: $246,300.00 - $394,100.00
Illinois: $214,200.00 - $377,000.00
New Jersey: $246,300.00 - $394,100.00
Vermont: $214,200.00 - $342,700.00
Ohio: $214,200.00 - $342,700.00
Maine: $214,200.00 - $342,700.00
Connecticut: $235,600.00 - $377,000.00
Virginia: $214,200.00 - $342,700.00

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders.

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents are available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan. All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO. Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression. Bread Financial is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k). The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company. The Company participates in E-Verify. The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Type

Regular

About Bread Financial

As a tech-forward financial services company, we strive to create value for both our customers and our associates. At Bread Financial, you are empowered to thrive. Our company is bold, tenacious and innovative, challenges you to be your best, respects your voice, recognizes your contributions, cares for your total well-being, and has a collaborative, kind and inclusive culture that fosters growth and success. Bread Financial is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and committed to sustainable business practices powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally.