Director for Cybersecurity Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Jabil's cybersecurity operations strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the 24/7 security operations center (SOC) to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Manage and enhance Jabil's incident response program, including playbooks, escalation procedures, and post-incident analysis.
• Direct vulnerability management activities, including regular scanning, penetration testing, and remediation tracking.
• Evaluate, select, and deploy cybersecurity technologies and tools to strengthen Jabil's defensive posture.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to ensure security requirements are integrated into business processes and systems.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of cybersecurity operations to senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security technologies to inform and adapt Jabil's security strategy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC).
• Manage the cybersecurity operations budget, optimizing resource allocation and technology investments.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role overseeing security operations.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing global cybersecurity teams.
• Deep expertise in security operations center (SOC) management, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of various cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Experience with a wide range of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DLP, and cloud security platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or global enterprise environment is a plus.