Job Description
AWS/CES is looking for an IT Director – Head of Security
Location: Memphis, TN
Salary: $220K
We are seeking an accomplished IT Director with a focus on Information Security to lead and enhance our enterprise-wide security strategy. This role is critical for safeguarding our digital and operational assets and will report directly to executive leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Enterprise Security Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive, enterprise-wide information security program to protect the company’s digital assets, proprietary information, intellectual property, and customer data.
- Operational Technology Security: Oversee the protection of operational technologies (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) used in battery manufacturing processes.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the information security team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Risk Management: Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Policy & Compliance: Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Technology Implementation: Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and physical security systems (e.g., camera monitoring, badge access).
- Incident Response: Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents, including root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Operations, Legal, and other departments to ensure comprehensive security coverage and regulatory compliance.
- Vendor Management: Assess and manage the security of third-party vendors and service providers, including negotiating security requirements in contracts and SLAs.
- Security Awareness: Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to enhance organizational resilience.
- Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates on the status of information security initiatives to the executive team and board of directors.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring the organization’s security posture evolves accordingly.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated experience in securing operational technologies (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in a manufacturing environment.
- Expertise: Strong understanding of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Proven experience with risk management, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Please send your resume to brittany@canadianexecutivesearch.com
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