Senior Director, Cybersecurity

Wasserman•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$140 - $180

About The Position

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com . The Senior Director, Cybersecurity will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and program for a global organization of ~4,000 employees across 30+ offices. This executive leader will safeguard the company’s people, data, and technology through strong governance, risk management, compliance, and operational controls. The Sr Director of Cybersecurity will be accountable for building and maintaining a resilient security posture that aligns with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and GDPR frameworks, while ensuring compliance with other global regulatory requirements. This role requires an executive capable of influencing senior leadership, managing external security partners (MSPs), overseeing SOC and SIEM operations, leading penetration testing and vulnerability remediation, and making strategic decisions on the selection and management of enterprise cybersecurity tools.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience, with at least 4+ years in senior leadership roles within a global enterprise.
Proven track record managing cybersecurity frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, GDPR.
Deep expertise in GRC, enterprise risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and remediation.
Strong background in managing SOC operations, SIEM platforms, and MSP/vendor relationships.
Demonstrated success in selecting and deploying enterprise cybersecurity tools across diverse technology ecosystems ( AWS/Azure cloud, SaaS, hybrid).
Experience developing and scaling employee cybersecurity training and awareness programs .
Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence with ability to influence C-level stakeholders and board members.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCISO, etc.) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy Develop and execute a global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO, executive team, and board on emerging threats, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Establish and maintain a security-first culture across the enterprise.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead the company’s cybersecurity governance program, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, and GDPR requirements .
Manage enterprise risk assessments, reporting, and mitigation strategies.
Operational Security Management Direct and manage the Security Operations Center (SOC), including SIEM platforms, incident detection, response, and forensics.
Oversee penetration testing, red-team exercises, and vulnerability management programs.
Ensure remediation timelines are met and risks are communicated to leadership.
Manage third-party MSPs and cybersecurity vendors to maximize efficiency and ROI.
Enterprise Security Tools & Architecture Lead the evaluation, selection, and lifecycle management of enterprise security tools (endpoint protection, DLP, identity security, cloud security, etc.).
Partner with IT and infrastructure teams to integrate security into all technology platforms, including Microsoft, Box, Google, Salesforce, Workday, and cloud environments.
Advance zero-trust principles and modern security architectures across the organization.
Employee Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Design and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity training and awareness programs to strengthen the “human firewall.”
Oversee phishing simulations, compliance training, and role-based education tailored to different employee groups.
Partner with the People team and IT training teams to ensure cybersecurity is embedded into onboarding and continuous learning.
Measure and report on employee engagement and effectiveness of training programs, ensuring continuous improvement.
Team Leadership & Development Build, mentor, and lead a global cybersecurity team, including GRC specialists and security analysts.
Foster cross-functional collaboration with IT, Data, Finance, the People Team, ESS, and Legal to strengthen enterprise defenses.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the security function.