Senior Cybersecurity Operations and Defense Director

CRC Group•Charlotte, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cybersecurity Operations and Defense Director provides strategic leadership for organizational information security programs, including governance, risk management, cyber defense, and protection of enterprise assets. This role ensures resilience against threats, establishes security frameworks, and oversees compliance with regulatory and industry standards while leading cross-functional teams to implement and maintain robust defense capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
12+ years of experience in information security or IT risk management roles.
7+ years of experience in leadership roles directing enterprise security functions.
3-5 years of experience in AI enablement for security operations, i.e. integration of AI security operations, automation, auto-triage; experience Security Copilot, Claude and/or ChatGPT
Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies and frameworks.
Proven track record in incident response, security architecture, threat management, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related discipline preferred.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is desirable.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent risk/compliance certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
Oversee governance, risk, and compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
Lead development and implementation of security policies, standards, and guidelines across the organization.
Direct vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection operations to safeguard assets.
Oversee AI enablement for Cyber Operations
Partner with executive leadership, legal, and IT teams to manage security risks and maintain business continuity.
Drive enterprise security awareness programs and influence adoption of best practices.
Lead, mentor, and manage senior-level security professionals and cross-functional security initiatives.
Develop security budgets, resource plans, and ensure ROI from security investments.