Senior Director of Security Operations

Summary

Join Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, as the Senior Director of Security Operations. You will oversee the security infrastructure, focusing on cloud and data center security and the protection of digital assets. This leadership role involves managing the security operations team, implementing cutting-edge security technologies, and leading incident response. You will mentor a team of security professionals, enhance security strategies, and improve security governance frameworks. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to align security strategies with organizational goals. Business Wire offers a competitive salary, remote work options, excellent health benefits, a fitness allotment, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in Information Security, with 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven expertise in cloud security including SIEM, Microsoft Defender, and Abnormal Security, etc
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with external and internal stakeholders including executives. Ability to deliver constructive & encouraging feedback
• Proactive, organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and persistent

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead a team of security professionals to protect company systems and customer data
• Enhance the overall security strategy for Business Wire's cloud and data center environments, data, code, and applications
• Implement advanced security controls and technologies, such as SIEM, Microsoft Defender, and Abnormal Security to monitor and protect the organization’s assets
• Improve data encryption, access controls, and secure coding practices to ensure the integrity of critical systems
• Manage and improve security governance frameworks, including controls, standards, policies, and guidelines, while balancing security needs with user experience and usability
• Plan for and respond to security incidents, establishing processes to minimize their impact
• Conduct periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal security benchmarks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Architecture, DevSecOps, IT Operations, Program Management, and Business Operations to align security strategies with organizational goals

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!