Strategic InfoSec Director - AI, Risk & Resilience

Security Executive Council; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking an experienced senior leader to design, implement, and continuously improve our enterprise information security program, including AI and data protection.

You will align security with business goals, oversee BCP/DR, and enforce standards such as NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 while partnering with leaders across data, applications, and operations. The role requires at least 10 years in information security, with 5+ in leadership, and advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information security, computer science, IT, or a related field.
• 10+ years of information security experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Advanced security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCISO) are highly preferred.
• Experience securing cloud and hybrid environments, with AI, analytics, and data platform controls.
• Proven budget ownership, cost optimization, and vendor governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of an enterprise information security program including AI and data protection.
• Align security strategy with business goals and regulatory requirements for AI use cases and data governance.
• Oversee BCP/DR programs, including BIA and recovery exercises.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures aligned with NIST CSF 2.0, C2M2, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• Partner with data, applications, and operations to ensure secure design and access control for AI/analytics systems.
• Direct risk assessments and audits; ensure mitigation is financially sound and within risk tolerance.
• Maintain strict financial controls over security budgets, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Provide executive-level risk reporting and governance to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Information security leadership

Budget ownership

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Incident response

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information security

Job description

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking an experienced senior leader to design, implement, and continuously improve our enterprise information security program, including AI and data protection.

You will align security with business goals, oversee BCP/DR, and enforce standards such as NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 while partnering with leaders across data, applications, and operations. The role requires at least 10 years in information security, with 5+ in leadership, and advanced certifications.