Director, Cyber Security/Agentic AI

Job description

Candidates must be local to the NYC Area - Role is hybrid schedule

Responsibilities:

Oversees and mentors teams in Cybersecurity to foster a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity

Manages resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals

Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent and implement strategies for talent retention and professional development, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive team

Drives strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, managing risk and ensuring compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements

Leads responses to complex security and operational events, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate impacts, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrences

Develops, enforces, and innovates advanced security policies, procedures, and standards to maintain compliance and champion a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management

Develops and drives strategies for vulnerability management, integrating comprehensive assessments or penetration testing into risk management practices

Ensures the effectiveness of security controls through regular audits, assessments, or metrics

Maintains relationships with external partners and regulatory bodies to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements

Engages and influences stakeholders across the organization to prioritize and implement critical security recommendations

Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Leading a team of professionals in architecting and operating Privilege Access Management controls across the enterprise

Establishing a vision and then leading the team to transform Privilege Access Management through the implementation of Agentic AI within PAM controls

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred

Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices

Knowledge of Network Security and Application Security

Knowledge of Threat Modeling

Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Knowledge of Cloud Security Management

Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry standards for cybersecurity

Knowledge of Data Security Management

Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals

Knowledge of Security Architecture Management

Knowledge of Security Governance and Operations

Knowledge of Security Testing & Remediation

Knowledge of Data Engineering

Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating security tasks

Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response

Technical expertise in multiple relevant technologies, with knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity protocols, and operational best practices

Experience in a cybersecurity senior leadership role

Experience in leadership and mentorship roles, with the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development

Experience in designing and implementing advanced security architectures in large, complex organizations

Experience collaborating with senior leadership to align security strategies with business goals

Experience in common Privilege Access Management tools: Password vaults, session managers, authZ controls at the server level

Experience in engineering solutions using Generative or Agentic AI

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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