Director of IT Security

Key Responsibilities

• Security Leadership and Governance
• Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Compliance, Audit Readiness & Evidence Management
• National Security Agreement (NSA) & Federal/Controlled Data Responsibilities
• Incident Response, Monitoring & Business Continuity
• Third-Party/Vendor Security
• Security Awareness & Training

Qualifications

• Required
• Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
10+ years in information security/IT risk roles with at least 5 years leading security programs or teams.
Demonstrated experience leading audits and compliance readiness (internal/external/customer), including documentation and evidence management.
Strong ability to translate security requirements into practical controls in an environment with limited dedicated resources.
Proven executive communication skills: clear risk narratives and recommendations.

Strongly Preferred
Experience with NSA environments, FOCI mitigation, or government-regulated security programs.
Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, RMF concepts and secure controlled environment practices.
Experience supporting product development/engineering environments and CI/CD ecosystems.

Preferred Certifications
CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or similar.

Salary Range: $137,500 - $229,500 Annual
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.