Senior Director of Cybersecurity

Catholic Charities; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO and Holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a Senior Director of Cybersecurity to lead hands-on security operations, vulnerability management, and risk-based improvements across servers, endpoints, cloud, and identity platforms. You will provide technical guidance to IT leadership and coordinate with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic security architecture, metrics, and board-ready reporting while aligning with mission-driven objectives and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading cybersecurity programs or teams.
• Experience managing enterprise cybersecurity technologies and operations.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on security operations including threat monitoring, incident response, investigations and cyber recovery planning.
• Lead vulnerability management, penetration testing, identity security, cloud security, endpoint protection, and incident response.
• Manage security technologies and platforms (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Defender, Entra ID, Azure security, SIEM, SOAR).
• Partner with IT and business teams to implement controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide security initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Threat detection

Cloud security

Identity security

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

SIEM SOAR

Microsoft Azure

CrowdStrike

Zscaler

Microsoft Entra ID

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/IS

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CrowdStrike

Zscaler

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure security services

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Cybersecurity is responsible for the hands-on administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity controls, platforms, and operations. This role leads vulnerability management, penetration testing, identity security, cloud security, endpoint protection, and incident response activities while providing cybersecurity recommendations and technical guidance to Information Technology leadership.

Lead the administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity controls, platforms, and security operations, providing technical guidance and risk-based recommendations that strengthen the overall security posture.

Maintain primary responsibility for the implementation, configuration, health, and optimization of cybersecurity technologies including CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure security services, SIEM, SOAR, endpoint protection, identity security, and threat detection platforms.

Manage enterprise vulnerability management, AI-driven penetration testing, security assessments, remediation activities, and security validation efforts, working with Information Technology teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve security risks across servers, endpoints, mobile devices, cloud environments, and infrastructure systems.

Perform hands-on security operations activities including threat monitoring, incident response, security investigations, cyber recovery planning, alert management, and coordination with internal stakeholders, managed security providers, auditors, consultants, and incident response partners as needed.

Partner closely with infrastructure, applications, help desk, data, and business teams to implement security controls, support regulatory and compliance requirements, remediate vulnerabilities, secure cloud and enterprise systems, and provide cybersecurity guidance for technology initiatives and projects.

Develop and maintain cybersecurity metrics, operational dashboards, risk reports, and remediation tracking that provide visibility into security posture, vulnerability trends, patch compliance, threat activity, and recommendations for cybersecurity improvements and future investment priorities.

Team Member Responsibilities

• Exhibit alignment with the team's clear goals that are mission-focused, grounded in Catholic Charities history, and tied to action.
• Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit.
• Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.

Living Our Values

• Courageous Compassion: Welcome and serve all with an open heart, empathic listening, and a commitment to radical hospitality.
• Solidarity: Embrace shared humanity by celebrating and giving voice to our differences and choosing the path of collaboration and inclusion.
• Faith-filled Hope and Joy: Uplift each other in times of darkness and celebrate together in times of light, leaning in with humility, humor, and hope.
• Meaningful and Measurable Impact: Meet human need with love, balance immediate action with lasting change, and act with accountability through dialogue, analyses, and reflection.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Minimum 10 years of progressive cybersecurity experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience leading cybersecurity programs, security operations, or cybersecurity teams.

Experience managing enterprise cybersecurity technologies and security operations.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience working within nonprofit, healthcare, social services, or mission-driven organizations.

Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework or CIS Controls.

12+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity initiatives and technical teams.

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, penetration testing, identity security, cloud security, and incident response.

Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Entra ID, CrowdStrike, and Zscaler.

Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, and security monitoring platforms.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to prioritize cybersecurity risks and develop actionable remediation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures.

Experience managing cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments.

Experience developing executive cybersecurity metrics and board-level reporting.

Experience managing third-party cybersecurity risk programs.

Experience with AI-driven security tools and automated penetration testing platforms.

Preferred Certifications & Licensures

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

GIAC Security Certifications

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

CrowdStrike Certifications

Zscaler Certifications

Physical Requirements

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Climb up and down three (3) or more flights of stairs
• Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

Additional Requirements

Background check

We provide full-time employees with a competitive benefits package, including:

• BlueCross/Blue Shield EPO/PPO Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO, Sick Time, and 15 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities and Service Awards
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

$140,000-$150,000 / year

Pay Transparency

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILCS 112/5, et seq.), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is required to provide the wages and benefits that it reasonably expects in good faith to offer for any specific job positions posted. Please note that the exact compensation package ultimately offered to an applicant may vary based on skills, experience, and location, amongst other permissible factors.

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Catholic Charites is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 312-655-7127 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.