DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SECURITY

PEAK6 • Chicago, IL

271d • $171,200 - $214,000

About The Position

A Director of Information Security is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization's information security policies, strategies, and procedures. This position typically involves the following responsibilities: Developing and Implementing Security Strategies: The director will design and enforce policies and procedures that protect the organization's computing infrastructure, networks, and data from both internal and external threats. Risk Management: They will assess and mitigate potential security risks, constantly evaluating the organization's security posture and adapting to new challenges and threats. Compliance and Governance: Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements regarding information security and privacy. This includes staying updated with laws and regulations and implementing necessary changes in the security infrastructure. Team Leadership and Management: Leading a team of information security professionals, providing guidance and mentorship. This includes hiring, training, and developing staff to handle various information security functions. Incident Response and Crisis Management: Directing the response to information security incidents, including developing and implementing a crisis management plan. Collaboration with Other Departments: Collaborating with IT, legal, HR, and other departments to align the security strategies with business objectives and operational requirements. Budget Management: Managing the budget for information security, including investments in security software/hardware and staff training. Reporting and Communication: Reporting to upper management about the status of the organization's security posture and making recommendations for improvement. Keeping Current with Technology and Trends: Staying updated with the latest in technology, threats, and security standards to ensure the organization's defenses remain effective. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Working with external vendors and stakeholders to ensure that third-party services align with the organization's security policies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security

Responsibilities

• Developing and Implementing Security Strategies
• Risk Management
• Compliance and Governance
• Team Leadership and Management
• Incident Response and Crisis Management
• Collaboration with Other Departments
• Budget Management
• Reporting and Communication
• Keeping Current with Technology and Trends
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management

Benefits

• healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
• competitive PTO
• 401k match
• parental leave
• HSA contribution match
• paid subscription to the Calm app
• generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
• ability to work remotely up to two days a week
• discretionary annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services