Cybersecurity Director

EKC Advanced Electronics USA•Wimington, DE

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. The Cybersecurity Operations Director will define, implement, and lead a fit-for-purpose Cyber Operations Program that safeguards enterprise assets across IT and OT environments. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building and optimizing our Cybersecurity Operations Program , including organizational design, staffing, and operational excellence. Recognized as a thought leader with deep expertise in Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, and Identity & Access Management.

Requirements

10+ years in cybersecurity operations, with 5+ years in leadership roles
Proven track record in managing incident response and identity security operations across large-scale enterprise ecosystems.
Expertise in vulnerability management, OT security, and threat intelligence.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or similar.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and practical operational experience.
Skilled at building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement.
Strong business acumen with ability to turn technical risk into clear business impact.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies comprehensive knowledge of organizational functions and business operations to differentiate Qnity from competitors.
Develop and execute a cyber operations strategy and build organizational structure for SOC, vulnerability management, OT security, and threat intelligence.
Oversee 24x7 SOC operations , including monitoring, detection, and incident response; Drive continuous improvement and maturity through playbooks and automation.
Lead the enterprise vulnerability management programs across IT and OT environments and ensure timely identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
Lead and operationalize a Threat Intelligence strategy to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.
Set KPIs and SLAs to measure, align, and improve cyber operations performance
Design for Scale: Build fit-for-purpose staffing models, governance, and KPIs to measure success. Ensure cybersecurity operations scale with business growth and digital transformation.
Manage Identity Lifecycle & Governance : operate and mature identity and access management lifecycle, enable secure access (PAM, JIT, SSO, MFA), and keep on-prem/cloud integration running smoothly.
Negotiates and influences senior levels to drive cybersecurity objectives and secure IT, OT and critical infrastructure.
Proactively identifies potential risks, addresses operational challenges, and leads problem-solving initiatives to strengthen organizational resilience and enhance cybersecurity posture.