Information Security Director establishes and administers the overall strategies and procedures for the information security function. Develops and implements information security and disaster recovery programs in accordance with organizational information security standards. Being an Information Security Director evaluates information risk on a regular time schedule and promotes information security awareness within the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Information Security Director typically reports to top management. The Information Security Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Information Security Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
As a Director of Information Security, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our company's digital assets and ensuring compliance with critical industry standards. You will lead initiatives to enhance our security posture, manage compliance efforts, and communicate security risks effectively to various stakeholders. Your role will encompass both strategic and operational responsibilities, ensuring our security practices align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, People Ops, IT, Legal, and other departments to maintain compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2 and HIPAA. Your expertise will guide the company through the complexities of security risk management, incident response, and vulnerability management. Additionally, you will be responsible for proposing and implementing a cybersecurity roadmap, managing security training programs, and ensuring our technology stack, including logging, SIEM, and AWS, remains secure and up-to-date. You are a hands-on individual comfortable functioning as an individual contributor, while you have the leadership skills to build a team as we scale. You will report directly to the Chief Product Officer.
Compliance and Governance
Risk Management and Communication
Security Operations
Strategic Planning and Training
Incident Response and Vulnerability Management
Technical Expertise
Additional Responsibilities
What you bring to the role
Education and Experience
Technical Skills:
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Organizational and Project Management Skills
Personal Attributes
** This role will be fully remote in one of the following states AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI**
What you will get
We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer competitive market comp, flexible vacation, FSA, medical, dental and vision, 401(k), and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is 130,000 to 170,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.