Director, Cybersecurity

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

1d•$160,000 - $202,500

About The Position

The Director, Cybersecurity leads Smithfield’s global cybersecurity operations function and drives the strategy and execution of enterprise security initiatives. The role is responsible for building and managing a scalable Security Operations Center (SOC), encompassing incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, forensic investigations, and advanced analytics. The Director aligns cybersecurity with business goals, balances risk with operational impact, and safeguards the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of systems across a growing global organization. The position also provides leadership through employee development and coaching, and works with business and technology leaders to integrate cybersecurity into enterprise systems, operations, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of demonstrated team management and development experience.
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.
At least 5 years of experience as a system architect and 3 years as a security architect, with expert knowledge of threat modeling processes.
Proven success working in multinational environments with integrated IT and OT systems.
Strong working knowledge of SABSA, TOGAF, NIST, ISO 27000, and related standards.
Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, MITRE ATT&CK, and Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs).
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to all levels, including senior leadership, in technical and layman’s terms.
Proactive leadership, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience influencing cross-functional teams.
Creative problem-solving skills and ability to apply best practices while driving cybersecurity strategy innovation.
Strong critical-thinking skills and a curious, solution-oriented mindset.
Team-oriented, respectful, approachable demeanor, and strong enterprise-wide relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a global cybersecurity operations program aligned with industry frameworks and standards.
Oversee incident response planning and execution, as well as crisis management, adapting to evolving threats.
Design and implement a hybrid Security Operations Center with incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, analytics, and forensics capabilities.
Partner with the CISO, VP of Infrastructure, and senior leaders to align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives.
Standardize and document security procedures, support security awareness programs, and address human-related risk behaviors.
Oversee penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and frameworks, including SOX, GLBA, and HIPAA.
Evaluate, implement, and manage cybersecurity technologies and managed services, measuring their impact through KPIs and KRIs.
Oversee third-party security assessments and support contract compliance and risk management for external providers.
Coordinate audit-readiness efforts for internal systems and vendors, ensuring adherence to security and regulatory policies.
Collaborate with IT, OT, and business teams to integrate cybersecurity into systems design, vendor onboarding, and strategic initiatives.
Promote a positive employee experience through leadership, employee development, and coaching.