Senior Director, Cyber Defense
Pfizer
Cyber Security
Senior Director, Cyber Defense
Pfizer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $242,000 - $403,400 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Define and execute the enterprise-wide strategy for cyber defense, aligning with Pfizer’s cybersecurity vision and business objectives
- Develop and manage the Cyber Defense budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective allocation of resources
- Monitor expenditures, forecast future budget needs and identify opportunities for cost optimization
- Serve as a key advisor to the CISO and senior leadership on threat trends, operational readiness, and incident response posture
- Lead the transformation of legacy cybersecurity systems and drive the implementation of modern security practices across the organization
- Oversee the 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure effective monitoring, alert triage, and incident response
- Lead the global incident response program, ensuring rapid containment, investigation, and recovery from cyber incidents
- Continuously enhance detection capabilities through automation, threat intelligence integration, and process improvements
- Direct the threat intelligence program to provide actionable insights that inform detection, response, and risk mitigation strategies
- Manage penetration testing and red teaming activities to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities across systems and applications
- Manage data protection initiatives to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information across the organization
- Lead and develop high-performing teams across Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and related domains
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or related fields
- At least 8 years of direct leadership experience managing enterprise-wide security operations, incident response, and threat management functions
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC (required); additional certifications in incident response or forensics (e.g., GCIH, GCFA) strongly preferred
- Strong background in security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence, with experience in regulatory frameworks and standards
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and best practices for incident response and threat management
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into business-focused insights for senior executives
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid vacation
- Holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental leave
- Paid medical leave
- Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cybersecuritysecurity operationsincident responsethreat managementpenetration testingred teamingdata protectionautomationthreat intelligencebudget management
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationpresentationstrategic planningteam developmentadvisory skillsoperational readinesscost optimizationcollaborationinsight translation
Certifications
CISSPCISMGIACGCIHGCFA
