Careers:

Director of IT Security

Overview:

The Director of IT Security will oversee all security responsibilities for both the hosted customer and corporate operations. The position will require both a technical understanding and a comprehension of modern security practices. Activities would include executive level security briefings, control of security training programs, management of our PCI control program and developing and implementing security best practices across all systems.

This position is based from our corporate offices in Lakeland, Florida and hybrid locations.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the CIO and partner with executives and their direct leadership teams to build robust Security roadmaps and plans.
  • Collaborate and oversight of multiple Managed Security Services Partner’s.
  • Champion security practices and major security & compliance initiatives.
  • Articulate strategies, define metrics, and provide necessary updates to executive leadership.
  • Lead audit responses to 3rd party owner auditors, regarding IT security controls.
  • Partner with business unit leadership for the development, planning, and execution of major security initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain an asset prioritization program according to an asset’s risk and business impact.
  • Constantly updates the cybersecurity and information security strategies to address new threats.
  • Maintain a multi-year cybersecurity and information security roadmap with key performance indicators focused on reducing risk.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of an ongoing employee and member security awareness program.
  • Produce and maintain security policies and identifies area where new polices are needed.
  • Directs development and execution of an enterprise-wide Incident Response Plan.
  • Oversees and prepares the security budget.
  • Stay abreast of latest security news and trends to guide the mitigation of threats.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of security experience with 3+ years of senior leadership experience at the executive level.
  • Demonstrated ability in a combination of risk management, information security, and engineering roles.
  • Must have experience and knowledge of working with PCI, HIPAA, and FINRA standards.
  • Ability to identify, attract, hire, develop, and retain the best security professionals needed to staff a world class organization and ensure they have the vision, plan, support, and culture in place to deliver impact.
  • Domain expert on the threat landscape and innovative security strategies and products.
  • “Hands-on” operating style and approach but a view towards the future and willingness to invest in people development and in developing an organization that will support a large company.
  • Proven experience as a business-focused, change-driven, credible leader in a fast-growing business.
  • Expertise in understanding sophisticated technology & applying it in a practical way to build solutions.
  • Knowledge of IT control frameworks with experience in implementation of the following examples (ISO, NIST, PCI, ITIL).