Sr Director, Cybersecurity & Compliance

Village Farms International; Florida; Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Village Farms International, a global cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods leader, seeks a Sr Director of Cybersecurity & Compliance in Lake Mary, FL to lead enterprise cybersecurity, governance, and risk programs. The role partners with executive leadership to strengthen cyber resilience while enabling business growth.

This in-office position requires 10–15+ years in cybersecurity leadership, with strong expertise in governance, risk management, third-party risk, incident response,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, IT audit, or related discipline.
• Experience implementing and leading enterprise security, governance, and risk management frameworks in cloud/hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of information security governance, cyber risk management, security architecture, incident response, third-party risk, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and related privacy regulations.
• Experience leading enterprise audits, regulatory assessments, and governance reporting for executives and Boards.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP (preferred); CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalents are assets.
• A collaborative leader with sound judgment, strategic thinking, accountability, and a commitment to protecting the organization.

Responsabilités

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance aligned with business goals.
• Manage enterprise cyber risk program across the organization.
• Establish and continuously improve information security program to safeguard systems and data.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and governance to executives and Board.
• Oversee IT security, compliance, and governance programs with strong controls.
• Develop and enforce information security policies and standards.
• Lead security architecture and cloud security initiatives.
• Direct incident response activities with cross-functional partners.
• Oversee third-party risk management and vendor security requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.

Connaissances

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Governance

Incident response

Third-party risk

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

GRC platforms

Executive reporting

Board communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity / related field

Master’s degree or MBA (asset)

Description du poste

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Sr Director, Cybersecurity & Compliance

EXEC-- Full Time Lake Mary, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1343

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

The Opportunity

As the Sr Director, Cybersecurity & Compliance , you will lead the organization's enterprise cybersecurity, governance, and compliance strategy while protecting critical information assets and enabling business growth. You'll partner with executive leadership to strengthen cyber resilience, manage enterprise risk, and ensure our security and compliance programs evolve alongside our global business.

This is an IN-OFFICE position, Located in Lake Mary, FL.

What You'll Do

Lead Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity and compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth initiatives, and evolving risk landscapes.
• Lead the enterprise cyber risk management program by identifying, assessing, prioritizing, mitigating, and monitoring cybersecurity risks across the organization.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the organization's information security program to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks, mitigation strategies, and program performance to executive leadership and the Board, providing meaningful governance reporting and strategic recommendations.

Drive Security Operations & Compliance Excellence

• Oversee enterprise information security, IT compliance, and governance programs, ensuring effective security controls and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures while driving adoption across business and technology teams.
• Lead security architecture and security-by-design initiatives, ensuring robust cloud, network, application, and data protection controls.
• Direct enterprise incident response activities, coordinating investigations and recovery efforts with IT, Legal, Privacy, Communications, and external partners.

Strengthen Risk Management & Organizational Readiness

• Lead third-party risk management by evaluating vendor security, establishing contractualsecurity requirements, monitoring compliance, and driving remediation activities.
• Oversee internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and customer security assessments, ensuring timely resolutionof findings and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the executive owner of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms, optimizing automation, reporting, and workflow integration.
• Champion enterprise-wide security awareness and compliance training initiatives while staying ahead of emerging cyber threats, technologies, and regulatory developments to continuously strengthen the organization's security posture.

OTHER DUTIES

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Village Farms International, Inc. from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is considered an asset.
• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, IT audit, ora related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise implementingand leading enterprise security, governance, and risk management frameworks within complex cloud, hybrid, or enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of information security governance, cyber risk management, security architecture, incident response, third-party risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of global privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience leading enterprise audits, regulatory assessments, and governance reporting for executive leadership and Boards.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP are strongly preferred. Additional certificationsincluding CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent are considered an asset.
• A collaborative leader who demonstrates soundjudgment, strategic thinking, accountability, and a commitment to protecting the organization while enabling business success.

Life at Village Farms

We believe It Takes A Villageand we mean it.

It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.

Our values guide every decision we make:

Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability |Grit | Entrepreneurship

What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.

We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.