Cybersecurity Director

Business Wire

Cybersecurity Director responsible for strategic leadership in Business Wire's cybersecurity functions. Managing GRC programs and enhancing data protection and security strategies.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain cybersecurity and GRC strategy and long-term roadmap, with the goal of enhancing overall strategy in alignment with business objectives.
Make continuous improvements to our security strategies to protect critical assets and data.
Provide strategic decision-making and problem-solving to navigate complex security and regulatory landscapes.
Manage a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance program in support of corporate audits, client assessments, and regulatory standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001; ensure that our company meets all internal and external audit requirements.
Conduct regular risk assessments and periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats to the organization's infrastructure, applications, and data.
Manage the timely creation and dissemination of security-related communications including security awareness and training announcements, security compliance policies and processes, security alerts, and event messaging.
Provide oversight in maintaining a successful collaborative relationship with our external cyber defense partner, including evaluation of service delivery performance and in alignment with BW’s cybersecurity priorities.
Provide strategic leadership during cybersecurity incidents, coordinating with IT, Legal, HR, Privacy, Communications, and other stakeholders, and act as executive-level point-of-contact.
Offer senior-level guidance in developing and improving cybersecurity governance programs, policies, standards, and secure architecture guidelines.
Oversee enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are prioritized and implemented effectively; provide direction for privacy and data protection initiatives.
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to cybersecurity and GRC team members, drive strong performance across all initiatives and support individual and team development.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cybersecurity risk, architecture decisions, and strategic measures.
Use metrics to evaluate and track effectiveness of security, governance, and compliance initiatives.
Leverage exceptional communication skills to translate technical requirements into actionable business solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
10+ years of relevant industry experience in Information Security, with 5+ years of managerial and strategic leadership experience.
Knowledge of data protection, privacy regulations, and cybersecurity governance frameworks.
Expertise in cloud security, including AWS and Azure, as well as cybersecurity architecture, application security, identity management, and Zero Trust.
Experience in data encryption, access controls, code reviews, and secure coding practices.
Expertise in building and implementing GRC frameworks and risk management processes.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements, including PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with external and internal stakeholders and executives, and the ability to simplify complex cybersecurity topics.
Ability to deliver constructive & encouraging feedback.
Proactive, organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and persistent.
Experience managing and overseeing external security service providers or technology partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely
Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
$100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityGRC frameworkscloud securityAWSAzuredata encryptionaccess controlssecure coding practicesrisk managementpenetration testing

Soft Skills

leadershipteam-buildingcommunicationproblem-solvinganalyticaldetail-orientedorganizationalmentorshipstrategic decision-makingcollaboration

Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)