Director, Cybersecurity

Summary

Join Crosslake as a Director, Cybersecurity and lead teams to deliver successful client projects. You will contribute to the strategic direction of the company, oversee client engagements, develop standardized processes, manage budgets and resources, and ensure project success. The role involves managing security strategy development, performing security program assessments, preparing clients for security audits, and partnering with the Client Account team. You will identify improvement opportunities, translate client requirements into solutions, and develop strong client relationships. Business development activities and support for major projects are also part of this position. This is a US-based remote position.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of cyber security experience ideally in a service provider environment
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing, implementing, maintaining, or overseeing technical security solutions (e.g. firewalls, Active Directory, application security, etc)
• Expert knowledge of at least 2 security frameworks or certifications such as NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 1/2
• Entrepreneurial DNA with clear ownership of execution and delivery of client satisfaction
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communicator and listener, particularly with clients and prospects

Responsibilities

• Assist in guiding the strategic vision, growth plans, and execution of the security practice
• Oversee client engagements for the practice including ensuring timeliness and quality of deliverables
• Develop and maintain standardized processes, methodologies, and tools to improve efficiency and consistency
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure project success
• Managing security strategy development and defining roadmaps in alignment with client business objectives
• Perform security program assessments against established frameworks and best practices such as NIST CSF, CIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO, SOC 1/2
• Prepare the clients for security audits such as PCI DSS, ISO 27k, SOC ½
• Partner with the Client Account to understand client requirements and able to design appropriate solutions and offers
• Identify improvement opportunities to enhance/optimize security, decrease costs, and increase client value
• Translate client requirements into solutions by leveraging SMEs to create value for our clients and Crosslake
• Develop strong long-term client relationships and become recognized as a trusted business advisor
• Participate in business development activities
• Support the delivery of major projects and programs including as necessary project management and oversight

Preferred Qualifications

CISSP/CCSP/CCSK certification or its equivalent is preferred