Senior Director Cyber Security

Essential Job Functions

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Cyber Security team's strategy and vision. Lead and mentor a team of Cyber Security managers and their direct reports, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive recruitment, development, and performance evaluation processes, leveraging subject matter expertise to foster team growth. - (25%)
• Champion and drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging technical developments. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and act as a change leader, aligning security initiatives with organizational drivers and ensuring successful implementation across the enterprise. - (10%)
• Design and oversee the implementation of comprehensive vulnerability management and penetration testing frameworks to systematically identify, evaluate, and mitigate security weaknesses across all company assets. - (10%)
• Effectively communicate security goals and initiatives to senior leaders and stakeholders. Develop and deliver presentations tailored to diverse audiences, utilizing tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio. Exhibit advanced negotiation and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders. - (10%)
• Lead the design and execution of key IT projects aligned with the organization's long-term security strategy. Identify gaps in existing processes and spearhead the development of new, effective processes. Navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality results in complex environments. - (10%)
• Ensure the operational effectiveness of the Cyber Security team by maintaining and refining internal processes and procedures. Oversee the creation and upkeep of critical documentation, including run books and technical requirements. Manage departmental budgets and optimize cost-efficiency. - (5%)
• Engage with the Change Advisory Board to assess and manage changes impacting Cyber Security controls. Develop and refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure security performance. Lead efforts in data analysis to produce actionable metrics that drive continuous improvement. - (5%)
• Collaborate with senior executives on strategic and tactical security plans, ensuring robust protection of assets and adherence to standards. Serve as a trusted advisor, resolving conflicts, simplifying complex security concepts, and offering strategic options to enable business objectives. - (15%)
• Oversee the organization's compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Develop and implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks. Ensure that the organization's security posture aligns with legal and regulatory obligations, and lead audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance. - (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, relevant work experience
• One or more field related professional technical certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
• 1 cloud certification- AWS cloud practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Google Cloud- Cloud Digital Leader
• 15-17 years of experience in Information Security, IT Audit, Cloud Security, or Risk Management.
• 9+ years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Two or more field related professional technical certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
• 17-19 years of experience in Information Security, Cloud Security, Technical Controls, Risk Management.
• 12+ years of leadership experience.

Skills

• Cloud Architectures
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Information Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Information Technology Auditing
• Information Technology Operations
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• NIST 800-53
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• PCI DSS Compliance

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. As a senior leader, must work at a Bread Financial office a minimum of 6 days per month. Ability to travel 6 days a month if not located near a Bread Financial office.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10% quarterly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing
• Communicate/Talking
• Stationary Position/Seated
• Typing/Writing
• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment

• Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).

• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.

• The Company participates in E-Verify.

• The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

• The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at TaOps@breadfinancial.com .