About this opportunity
Inari Agriculture, Inc. lists this Director, Cybersecurity opportunity in north oaks, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Inari
Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation - to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seeds that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet. Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes. We have 200 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We've deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting.
About the role
We are seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to own the strategy, operation, and governance of information security across Inari, ensuring our data, applications, systems, and infrastructure remain appropriately protected as the business and threat landscape evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, refine, and evolve a risk-based and data-driven cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned to Inari's business priorities
Direct and contribute to ongoing evaluation, tuning, and optimization of security technologies and controls, including AI-powered security tooling, partnering with IT and Engineering to close gaps and reduce operational overhead
Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and lead ongoing information security risk assessment and risk management processes
Ensure consistent application of established policies and standards across technology projects, systems, services, and contracts, and update them as the organization and risk landscape change
Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and vulnerabilities, including those introduced by AI adoption, keep leadership informed of implications, and recommend proportionate mitigation strategies
Continuously assess and refresh the security technology stack, retiring tools that no longer earn their keep and adopting solutions, including AI-driven capabilities, that reduce risk or operational burden
Partner with senior leadership on ongoing risk assessment and risk management processes
Partner with the business to identify opportunities where security capabilities can add and capture business value, including support for technology monetization efforts
Serve as a key point of contact for the Board, providing regular reporting and assurance on the state of the cybersecurity program
Required Experience & Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in information security, combining risk management, information security, and IT-related responsibilities
Demonstrated success operating and maturing an established cybersecurity function, including metrics-driven continuous improvement, not just initial build
Demonstrated success partnering with business functions to deliver security threat analysis and mitigation solutions
Experience evaluating and securing AI/ML systems and applications, and understanding of AI-specific risk considerations
Experience with software development and product security best practices
Experience securing cloud computing and containerized environments
Hands-on technical experience managing security tools with a deep understanding of networking and technology infrastructure
Clear understanding of the evolving needs of a mature cybersecurity function and current information security best practices, standards, and frameworks
Working knowledge of common information security management frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST CSF
Knowledge of common technologies used to secure back-office environments (IAM, PKI, network controls)
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
Proven track record maintaining and improving information security policies, procedures, programs, and solutions over time
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
Ability and desire to continue expanding knowledge and skillset to remain knowledgeable of current Cybersecurity challenges
Professional certification(s) desired (CISSP, CCISO, CISM, CISA, etc.)
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range for this position is $158,000 - $217,000
Full-time or part-time status with competitive pay including base, short-term incentive, and long-term equity, as well as a one-time new-hire stock option grant
Preferred Provider Network (PPO) and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision, dental, and several Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Host of voluntary benefits and a robust wellness program
401k plan with company matching
Flexible paid time off policy
Inari is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Inari is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Inari Agriculture provides immigration sponsorship for candidates in certain qualified roles that meet performance criteria. However, the company will not provide sponsorship to H-1B candidates whose employment would require payment of the $100,000 fee mandated by the Presidential Proclamation 'Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.'
FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position.
At Inari, we're driven to help transform the global food system to support the population, the planet and the people who grow our food. We're powered by a strong focus on camaraderie, professional development, and external collaboration with leaders of industry and academia, all of which allow us to forge personal connections that strengthen our teams. Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes. We have 200 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We've deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!
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