Director of IT Cybersecurity and Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT Operations, Infrastructure, Service Desk, and Cybersecurity functions.
• Develop and execute the organization's long-term IT and cybersecurity strategy.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture through governance, risk management, and security best practices.
• Drive modernization initiatives that improve IT service delivery, operational efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead organizational change and digital transformation initiatives across multiple locations.
• Develop and mentor high-performing technical teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Present strategic technology roadmaps and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Oversee business continuity, disaster recovery, and enterprise security initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years leading enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Experience managing multiple technical teams, including Infrastructure, Service Desk, and Cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated success developing IT strategy and leading organizational change.
• Experience presenting technology strategies and roadmaps to executive leadership.
• Willingness to work onsite in Holstein, IA (5 days per week).
• Ability to travel periodically throughout the United States and Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, or equivalent.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and enterprise security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.