Head of Cyber Security

Encore Fire Protection-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Needham, MA
101-250 employees
Administrative and Support Services
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We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on Head of Cyber Security to elevate our cybersecurity program within a large, fast-growing Fire Safety organization. This is a prime opportunity for a capable Cyber Security Manager or seasoned team lead who is ready to step into a broader leadership role. As this leader, you'll own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our enterprise security operations, lead a team of security professionals, and work closely with business and technology leaders to embed security into our operations and culture.

  • Develop, execute, and continually improve the organization's cybersecurity strategy and operational plans in alignment with business objectives and risk appetite.
  • Establish, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Track and report cybersecurity metrics to the CIO and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with IT, business, data, and operational leaders to ensure security supports business initiatives and digital transformation.
  • Advise on M&A security due diligence and post-merger integration, ensuring security processes scale with business growth.
  • Advise on security requirements for new projects, technologies, and products.
  • Lead regular risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, industry, and internal standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Support internal and external audit processes as well as vendor risk assessment.
  • Oversee day-to-day security operations, including threat detection, monitoring, and response.
  • Maintain and mature the incident response plan, lead investigations and coordinate response to security incidents.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
  • Manage identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access controls.
  • Implement and maintain data protection controls, including data classification, encryption, and DLP.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees at all levels.
  • Foster a security-conscious culture across the organization.
  • Oversee the selection, evaluation, and management of security vendors and tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, SOAR, cloud security platforms).
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure optimal support for security operations.
  • Engage with external security communities and establish the organization's thought leadership.
  • Leveraging Encore Core Fundamentals, lead, coach, and develop a team of security professionals.
  • Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and offer professional development opportunities.
  • Benchmark and measure program and team maturity to drive a roadmap of continuous security and professional development.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 7+ years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise security operations, tools, and best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive projects, and collaborate across business and technical functions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical issues to non-technical audiences.
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Competitive Salary: Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.
  • Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder. You'll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.
  • Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining, you'll receive branded Encore gear and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we'll dress up when the situation calls for it.
  • Innovative Culture: We encourage a culture of experimentation and improvement. You'll have the freedom to express your ideas and be part of a company that is always looking to improve and grow.
  • Tools for Success: Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.
  • Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.
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