Director of Information Security

VaynerMedia•New York City, NY

9d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

VaynerX ( https://vaynerx.com ) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce. VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerX is continuing to build on the momentum of its recent transformation and is looking for a Director of Information Security to own and operate our global information security program. This is a highly hands-on role for a security leader who is comfortable getting into the details, making decisions, and executing. The role offers the opportunity to scale systems, processes, and teams over time as the business continues to grow. Leadership responsibility will expand based on impact, execution, and trust earned — not title alone.

Requirements

Experience in information security or cybersecurity roles with increasing responsibility
Hands-on background managing enterprise security tools and responding to incidents
Strong understanding of identity and access management, email security, and SOC operations
Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Ability and willingness to work in-person from our New York office
CISSP certification required or actively working toward completion

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an agency, media, or high-growth creative environment
Direct experience handling real-time security threats and incidents
Experience working closely with Legal or Legal Operations teams
Exposure to physical security platforms such as Verkada
Experience supporting globally distributed organizations

Responsibilities

Own and lead all Information Security operations across VaynerX globally
Manage and optimize core security platforms including Proofpoint, Okta, and related tools
Ensure security policies, standards, and procedures are current, effective, and aligned with business needs
Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC), including monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement
Respond directly to real-time security threats and incidents as they arise
Partner closely with IT, Engineering, Operations, and Legal Ops to embed security into daily workflows
Collaborate with Operations on physical security initiatives, including Verkada systems
Assess risk, prioritize remediation, and balance security requirements with operational velocity
Help scale security capabilities and team structure thoughtfully over time
Drive practical, modern approaches to security that support a fast-moving organization