Senior Director - Information Security

Qlarant • Difficult Run, DC

1d • $130,669 - $198,029

About The Position

Serves as a strategic partner and senior advisor to the Corporate Security Officer (CSO), overseeing the development and execution of the organization’s enterprise-wide information security programs. Leads cross-functional initiatives that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and protect critical systems, data, and infrastructure. Provides expert-level guidance on security policies, vendor risk management, proposal responses, and regulatory assessments while building partnerships across business and technology units.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required
• 15+ years required
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) preferred.
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a delegate and representative of the Corporate Security Officer to support executive initiatives and enterprise security strategy.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive security policies, standards, procedures, and response plans in alignment with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Provides written technical responses to security-related requirements in proposals for federal, state, and commercial contracts.
• Leads enterprise-wide initiatives including risk assessments, incident response coordination, cloud security evaluations, and secure development lifecycle (DevSecOps) implementations.
• Presents security postures, risk summaries, and investment justifications to senior executives and stakeholders in clear, actionable formats.
• Builds cross-functional partnerships with business units and IT leaders to integrate security into organizational processes and initiatives.
• Oversees supply chain and third-party vendor risk management programs to ensure alignment with corporate security objectives.
• Coordinates and facilitates internal and external security audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior