Director of IT Security

About the role

A leading organization is looking for an experienced Director of Security Technologies to lead the operation, development, and continuous improvement of its network and application security technologies. The role is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity controls, security infrastructure, vulnerability management and threat mitigation across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the operation and enhancement of network and application security technologies.
• Oversee firewall policies, port access requests, device isolation, and website and email security controls.
• Ensure security systems, signatures, configurations and technologies are continuously updated and optimized.
• Manage web application security controls and resolve network and application access issues.
• Evaluate, test, approve and implement new security technologies and cybersecurity controls.
• Lead vulnerability management activities and ensure identified security risks are effectively addressed.
• Oversee root‑cause analysis for security incidents and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.
• Develop security policies, processes, procedures, tools and operating models.
• Set departmental objectives, performance measures and key performance indicators.
• Manage departmental operations, workforce planning, annual budget and strategic priorities.
• Lead, develop and evaluate team members through objective setting, performance feedback and professional development.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including leadership or managerial experience.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex cybersecurity environments.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCNP Security or equivalent are preferred.

Required skills

• Network security
• Firewalls
• Web application security
• Vulnerability management
• Security operations