Sr Director, Cyber Security

Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries; California, El Segundo (MO, CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Director of Cyber Security to lead their enterprise-wide security strategy. This pivotal role involves overseeing security operations, governance, and compliance while ensuring the protection of information assets against evolving threats. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cyber security frameworks, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, where your contributions will shape the future of security in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in cyber security with senior leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of cyber security frameworks and enterprise security programs.
• Strong technical foundation in network and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise cyber security program and oversee SOC operations.
• Develop security architecture and manage compliance with industry frameworks.
• Build and mentor a diverse cybersecurity team.

Skills

Cyber Security

Risk Management

Incident Response

Security Operations

Cloud Security

Network Security

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's or MBA

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CIS

AWS

Azure

GCP

OCI

Job description

Posting Title Sr Director, Cyber Security
Requisition Number R233051
Company Mattel HQ, Inc.
Location El Segundo, California
Address 333 Continental Blvd
Zip Code 90245
Job Category Information Technology

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Director of Cyber Security will serve as a key member of the Cyber Security leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the enterprise-wide cyber security strategy. This role leads multiple functional areas across security operations, engineering, governance, risk management, and compliance. Reporting directly to the Head of I/O & Cyber Security, the Senior Director will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical leadership to protect the organization's information assets, systems, and infrastructure from internal and external threats.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Lead and evolve the enterprise cyber security program, aligning with business priorities, risk posture, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC), incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and endpoint protection.
• Direct the development and implementation of security architecture, tools, and frameworks across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
• Partner with IT, legal, compliance, risk, privacy, and business stakeholders to manage security risk and ensure adherence to industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Drive the maturity of identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), zero trust architecture, and secure DevOps initiatives.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, metrics, and reporting to executive leadership and audit bodies.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, diverse cybersecurity team across technical and GRC domains.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, partners, auditors, and regulatory entities.
• Support cyber incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and executive-level simulations.
• Stay informed of emerging threats, trends, and technologies to proactively guide strategy and investments.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
• 5-10+ years of progressive experience in cyber security, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience building and managing enterprise security programs in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong technical foundation in network security, cloud security (GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI), security engineering, and incident response.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels, including executives and board members.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, etc.) strongly preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $236,000 and $295,000. This range is indicative of projected hiring range; however, the actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, skills, and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

• We collaborate: Being part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts, and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process, and our collective capabilities are our superpower.
• We innovate: We always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can make a difference and have impact. We welcome new ideas and value initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and pursue best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership, and our people are at their best when empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company with an iconic brand portfolio including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and more. We engage consumers through our franchise brands, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold worldwide in collaboration with leading retail and e-commerce partners. Since 1945, Mattel has been a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore childhood and reach their full potential.

Our workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and others.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all applicants and consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.