Director, Information Security
About The Position
Central Payments is seeking an experienced Information Security Director to lead and advance its enterprise information security program. The role develops security strategy, manages cybersecurity risk, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects organizational and customer data in a fast-paced fintech environment. The Director partners with executive leadership to strengthen the organization's security posture while supporting business growth and innovation. The position oversees information security strategy, governance, risk management, policies, standards, controls, compliance initiatives, incident response, investigations, remediation, business continuity, disaster recovery, third-party risk management, audits, assessments, and regulatory examinations. It also manages security-related projects, vendors, and strategic initiatives, develops security metrics and executive reporting, and promotes security awareness and accountability across the organization.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience leading enterprise security programs and initiatives.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to translate technical risks into business-focused recommendations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, IT risk, compliance, or related disciplines.
- Current cybersecurity or IT certification(s) required, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CGRC, or equivalent.
- Experience leading security programs, projects, or teams.
Nice To Haves
- Financial services, banking, payments, or fintech experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organization's information security strategy, governance, and risk management programs.
- Oversee cybersecurity policies, standards, controls, and compliance initiatives.
- Advise leadership on security risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies.
- Direct incident response, security investigations, and remediation efforts.
- Oversee Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and third-party risk management programs.
- Lead security audits, assessments, and regulatory examinations.
- Develop security metrics and provide reporting to executive leadership.
- Manage security-related projects, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives.
- Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
