Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Skills
SAP BASIS
Adaptability
Strategy
IT security
Risk management
Security controls
Real-time
Security operations
Intrusion detection
Firewall
Endpoint protection
Security awareness
Policies
Penetration testing
Incident management
Recovery
Computer science
Information Technology
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Cloud computing
Data loss prevention
Information systems
CISSP
Information security
Cyber security
Regulatory Compliance
Leadership
Communication
Multitasking
Management
SANS
Job Details
Title: Cybersecurity Director
Location: The Woodlands, TX (onsite Monday - Thursday)
Work Requirements: s, Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Qualified and interested candidates should email their resumes to Slater Davidson at
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
Risk Management
Security Operations
Incident Response and Recovery
Vendor and Third-Party Security
Job Qualifications:
Location: The Woodlands, TX (onsite Monday - Thursday)
Work Requirements: s, Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Qualified and interested candidates should email their resumes to Slater Davidson at
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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