Director, Cybersecurity

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

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, hybrid Security Operations Center (SOC) with incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, forensic investigation, and advanced analytics capabilities. The Director aligns cybersecurity with business goals, balancing risk with operational impact while safeguarding the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of systems across a global organization. The role also leads and develops employees, coaches teams, and works across IT, OT, and business functions to integrate cybersecurity into system design, vendor onboarding, and strategic initiatives. The Director supports security awareness, governance, risk mitigation, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 10 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in team management and development.
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.
At least 5 years of experience as a system architect and 3 years as a security architect.
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience influencing cross-functional teams.
Creative problem-solving skills and ability to apply best practices while driving innovation in cybersecurity strategy.
Strong critical thinking skills and a curious, solution-oriented mindset.
Team-oriented, respectful, and approachable, with strong enterprise-wide relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive global cybersecurity operations program aligned with industry frameworks and standards.
Oversee incident response planning and execution, threat response, and crisis management.
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 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 impact through KPIs and KRIs.
Oversee third-party security assessments and support contract compliance and risk management for external providers.
Coordinate audit readiness for internal systems and vendors and ensure adherence to security and regulatory policies.
Collaborate with IT, OT, and business teams to integrate cybersecurity into systems design, vendor onboarding, and strategic initiatives.
Drive a positive employee experience through employee development and coaching.