Director of IT Security

The Director of Information Technology (IT) Security will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a strategic, comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk management program. The Director, IT Security will provide the vision and leadership necessary to manage the risk to the organization and will ensure business alignment, effective governance, system and product availability, integrity, and confidentiality. This is a technical director role; assisting with and managing security processes, tickets, and other support avenues as required. This position reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

This is an onsite role (M-F), based out of our Boca Raton corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's IT security strategy, policies, and procedures.

• Evaluating vendors, software integrations and other systems prior to acceptance into the ecosystem

• Lead and manage a team of IT security professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the effective execution of security initiatives.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability tests to identify potential security threats and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Monitor and analyze security incidents, investigating any breaches or security incidents and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, threats, and technologies to ensure that the organization's IT security measures are current and effective.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that security requirements are integrated into the design and implementation of new systems and technologies.

• Develop and implement security awareness programs to educate employees about security best practices and promote a culture of security within the organization.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure that security controls are effectively implemented and maintained.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, etc.

Requirements:

• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the organization's IT security posture, including insights, recommendations, and metrics.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with degree preferred in Computer Science or Information technology systems security or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification preferred.

• Knowledge of Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) (certification preferred) with respect to security administration and information technology governance

• Experience in establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics for reporting

• Demonstrated management skills, e.g., budget development and administration, policy development and implementation, personnel administration, staff training and development.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to be onsite, M-F, daily from our Boca Raton corporate office.

• Experience with SEIM tools required (3+ years).

• Knowledge of Penetration Testing and IT Security Audits required (5+ years).

• HIPAA knowledge required (5+ years).

• CISM, CISSP, or equivalent certification preferred