Title: Cybersecurity Director
Location: The Woodlands, TX (onsite Monday – Thursday)
Work Requirements: US Citizens, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
 
Qualified and interested candidates should email their resumes to Slater Davidson at sdavidson@inspyrsolutions.com.
 
Skillset / Experience:
We seek a highly skilled Director of IT Security to join our team on a contract basis. As a contractor, you will work with management to establish and maintain the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information technology assets are adequately protected. This role is ideal for someone self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently.
 
Responsibilities for this role include:
Information Security Strategy

• Develop and execute the information security strategy, aligning it with the business objectives.
• Define and communicate security policies, procedures, and standards across the organization
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging threats to adapt the security strategy accordingly.
• Advise executive leadership team and the Board of Directors on enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and recommended approach.
• Provide regular reports on IT security to Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.

 
Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and security controls to protect the organization's assets.
• Monitor and provide real-time analysis and mitigation of security threats.

 
Security Operations

• Lead the security operations team in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents and threats.
• Implement and manage security technologies, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
• Develop and execute security awareness programs for employees to ensure that employees are well-informed about security policies and best practices.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses in the organization's information technology environment.

 
Incident Response and Recovery

• Develop and maintain an incident response plan to address security events.
• Lead the response efforts, coordinate with external resources, and facilitate recovery and remediation.

 
Vendor and Third-Party Security

• Continuously assess the security posture of third-party vendors and service providers.
• Ensure that cybersecurity requirements are included in contracts and agreements with external parties.

 
Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with a combination of Crowdstrike, Critical Start, MS Sentinel, AWS Cloud, Azure Cloud, MS Intune, and Data Loss Prevention.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead a high-performing security team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to present to all levels of an organization.
• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
• A team player who can multi-task and is self-directed.
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Good problem solver/creative thinker.

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