Director of Cybersecurity

Job Summary

To enhance security practices, the full-time salaried Director of Cybersecurity will lead the enterprise security strategy, oversee security operations, and manage governance, risk, and compliance efforts, with the option for hybrid or onsite work near Scottsdale, AZ.

Key responsibilities

• Set and implement the enterprise security strategy, focusing on automation and managed services to streamline operations
• Lead security operations, including incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management, while transitioning to an AI-assisted model
• Oversee governance, risk, and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulations such as PCI DSS and telecom obligations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in leadership roles managing security teams
• Proven experience transitioning security organizations to embedded, DevSecOps-style delivery
• Strong background in SOC operations and incident response, including managing MDR/MSSP providers
• Deep knowledge of identity and access management, as well as governance, risk, and compliance frameworks