Director, Cybersecurity

Headquarters•Fairfield, NJ

13d•$148,000 - $185,000

About The Position

When you join Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being”. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best in class customer service through efficiency, accountability, and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change. In addition, we’re a Great Place to Work… and we really mean it! Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work since 2022. An organization earns this distinction when its employees have expressed their trust in the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with. Unlike your average IT team that simply administers technology, we are looking to transform our IT department into a strategic partner that provides a real impact by delivering innovative solutions. As the Director of Cybersecurity, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the cybersecurity vision, strategies, standards and programs for Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. This role will partner cross functionally with multiple departments aligning cybersecurity goals with business needs to ensure the standards and programs are defined, implemented, and adhered to throughout the Americas. This role is also responsible for analyzing, anticipating, preventing, and resolving cybersecurity threats using cybersecurity tools, tactics, and methods to strengthen the overall security posture of the organization. To be successful in this position the ideal candidate will have a winning attitude, a positive problem-solving approach, excellent technical and interpersonal skills, and foster productive relationships with IT colleagues and business users. This important security role contributes to the core IT objective of delivering business operations with minimal risk to the enterprise. The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, and be a part of a changing industry does not come around every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
10–15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills with keen attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Executive-level certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or MBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all cybersecurity functions, including governance, risk management, compliance, and operations.
Define and lead the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
Develop, implement, and ensure enterprise-wide compliance of all cybersecurity programs and practices.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business goals.
Evaluate and procure tools managing security vendors, consultants, and service providers ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Work closely with IT, legal, HR, compliance, and business units for third-party risk management.
Supervise incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
Present cybersecurity posture and risks to leadership.
Supervise administrative and IT staff, providing mentorship and performance management.
Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, risk avoidance, and continuous improvement.
Support ongoing training, and development of cybersecurity personnel.