Senior Director – Information and Cyber Security

Diversified

Senior Director leading cybersecurity strategy within the IT organization, focusing on risk management and compliance. Responsible for global security operations and fostering a strong cybersecurity culture.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance, with a strong focus on integrating security into IT operations and digital transformation initiatives. Proven leadership in managing global security teams and driving enterprise-wide security governance.

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Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementSecurity Operations ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDigital Transformation Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cyber Risk ManagementIncident ResponseSecurity ArchitectureNIST FrameworkISO 27001CIS FrameworkZero Trust ImplementationGlobal Security OperationsThird-Party Risk ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationStrategic GuidanceLeadership

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityIT Risk ManagementSecurity GovernanceGDPRSOXCCPA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Director of Information and Cybersecurity serves as the senior-most cybersecurity leader within the internal IT organization, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
This role is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise cybersecurity strategy in close alignment with IT and digital transformation priorities.
This position ensures that security is fully integrated into infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and end-user environments.
The role partners with the CIO to balance risk management, innovation, and operational efficiency, embedding security-by-design principles across all IT initiatives.
Actively participate in the RFP development and evaluation process, ensuring security requirements are clearly defined, embedded, and aligned with organizational risk standards.
The leader oversees global security operations, architecture, risk management, and compliance.
This role also drives enterprise-wide security governance, fosters a strong security culture, and provides strategic guidance to senior leadership on cyber risks, investments, and resilience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management
7–10+ years in leadership roles with responsibility for building and leading global security teams
Proven experience partnering closely with CIO and IT leadership to integrate security into enterprise IT strategy and operations
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide security programs across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and end-user environments
Deep experience in cyber risk management, security operations, incident response, and architecture
Hands-on experience implementing and scaling frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust
Experience managing global security operations (SOC) and responding to major security incidents or breaches
Strong background in regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX, CCPA, industry-specific regulations)
Proven ability to lead digital transformation initiatives
Experience managing third-party/vendor risk in a global enterprise environment
Track record of managing large budgets and optimizing security investments
Experience working within a matrixed, global organization with cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Computer science, Cyber Security, Information Technology or a closely related Field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to travel, sit and handle large phone and email volume
Requires travel 20-25% of the time