Senior Director, Cybersecurity & Privacy Strategy

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Executive Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy to oversee the district's security program and data privacy operations. This senior role requires extensive decision-making and leadership of security technologies, audits, and compliance with laws and standards.

You will coordinate with the Cybersecurity Officer, guide strategic planning, and manage budgets and staff to protect district information assets and systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, threats, and best practices.
• Strong experience with incident response, risk assessment, and policy development.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise staff and budget in a large district.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity program and data privacy operations across the district.
• Develop and monitor security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead threat and risk analysis and incident response planning across departments.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Incident response

Risk management

Policy development

Team leadership

Communication

Identity and access management

Tools

SIEM/SOAR

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Executive Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy to oversee the district's security program and data privacy operations. This senior role requires extensive decision-making and leadership of security technologies, audits, and compliance with laws and standards.

You will coordinate with the Cybersecurity Officer, guide strategic planning, and manage budgets and staff to protect district information assets and systems.