Director of Cyber Security

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Director of Cyber Security in Greenwood Village, CO. Overview: The Director of Cyber Security reports to the CIO/Head of IT and leads execution of the organization's enterprise cyber security program - including governance, risk management, and security operations - in partnership with that role. This position protects the organization's information assets, infrastructure, applications, and data across the client platforms from evolving cyber threats, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards, including PCI DSS, GDPR, and U.S. state privacy laws. Key Tasks:

• Develop and execute the organization's cyber security roadmap in partnership with the CIO/Head of IT
• Develop and recommend enterprise-wide security policies, standards and procedures for approval by the CIO/Head of IT
• Align cyber security initiatives with business goals and regulatory requirements, including PCI DSS, GDPR, and applicable U.S. state privacy laws
• Foster a culture of cyber security awareness throughout the organization
• Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Oversee endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), network security, cloud security, and data protection programs across the client distribution/B2B systems and client consumer-facing and e-commerce platforms
• Extend the security program to distribution center systems, including warehouse management and operational technology (OT), where applicable
• Direct cyber incident response planning, investigations, and recovery activities; escalate significant or material incidents to the CIO/Head of IT and executive leadership per the incident response plan
• Conduct enterprise security risk assessments and prioritize remediation efforts
• Manage third-party and vendor/supply-chain security risk across the retailer and distribution network

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cyber security, including 5+ years leading security teams or operations
• Experience developing enterprise cyber security strategies
• Strong knowledge of: Security architecture; Cloud security (AWS, Azure); Network security; Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR); Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); Zero Trust architecture; Threat intelligence; Vulnerability management; Incident Response; Disaster recovery and business continuity; Third-party and vendor risk management
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant certification(s) preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or GIAC)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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