Lead of Cybersecurity

For this role we need someone who can work 5 days onsite in Naperville IL or split time between Naperville IL and Chicago downtown.

We need someone with AWS experience. Palo alto firewalls experience is plus.

As the Lead of Cybersecurity, you'll step into a high-stakes, high-impact role where you'll serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)'s strategic partner. You're not just a leader – you're the driving force behind our client's robust Information Security Program, safeguarding billions in assets and sensitive financial data against the relentless onslaught of sophisticated cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage technical information security systems spanning endpoint protection, application control, email security, firewalls, vulnerability management, data loss prevention, cloud security services, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).

• Steer our firmwide Cybersecurity Incident Response program with agility and expertise.

• Orchestrate our vulnerability management and technology risk management programs with precision.

• Serve as the go-to subject matter expert on information security, partnering seamlessly with business associates, managers, and C-suite executives.

• Stay on the bleeding edge of information security threats, innovations, and technologies.

• Lead escalated cybersecurity incidents with authority and participate in disaster recovery planning with acumen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of proven information security/cybersecurity experience – showcasing your depth and impact.

• At least 1 year leading cybersecurity service delivery in a complex enterprise environment – demonstrating your operational leadership.

• Proven expertise in firewall administration, Cyber Incident Management, and Microsoft technologies.