Director of Information Security

Director of Information Security – Growth Opportunity | Private-Equity Backed Expansion | Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Permanent | Career-Defining Leadership Role

Are you ready to build and lead an enterprise-wide cybersecurity program for a rapidly growing organization backed by a top-tier private equity firm? This is your chance to take the helm as the senior cybersecurity leader, reporting directly to the CIO and driving information security strategy, governance, and cultural transformation across North America.

As the Director of Information Security , you will own the vision and execution of cybersecurity, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk across a decentralized environment, and partnering with leaders to enable secure innovation during a period of high-velocity expansion.

Why This Opportunity?

• High-growth environment supported by significant PE investment
• Direct influence and visibility at the C-suite level
• Lead the evolution of cybersecurity across cloud, apps, and OT / field operations
• Build and optimize modern security capabilities and partnerships
• Competitive salary + strong benefits + leadership runway

In This Role, You Will :

🔹 Define and execute cybersecurity strategy aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 & CIS Controls

🔹 Lead incident response, major investigations, and threat-mitigation actions

🔹 Oversee SOC / MDR operations, vulnerability management, and DR / BCP readiness

🔹 Govern third-party risk, security tooling, and architecture standards

🔹 Ensure compliance with PCI, CJIS, CPRA / CCPA / CPA and other regulatory requirements

🔹 Champion a security-first culture across IT & business units

🔹 Deliver measurable improvements in enterprise cyber risk posture

Key tooling exposure includes : Rapid7, SentinelOne, Checkpoint Harmony, KnowBe4, DLP / SASE / CASB / PAM platforms, firewall & access governance, cloud security technologies, and more.

What You Bring :

Note : Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without current or future sponsorship will be considered, as sponsorship is not available at this time.

Location & Work Style :

Denver, Colorado HQ

Hybrid (on-site presence required to collaborate with executive leadership & teams)

Compensation & Benefits :

$180K – $210K base + competitive bonus and perks

Full medical, dental, vision, life + 401(k) with company match

Join a company committed to safety, operational excellence, and innovation

Leadership growth aligned with continued PE-backed expansion

Ready to Lead What’s Next in Cybersecurity?

If you’re energized by transformation, influence, and the ability to directly impact business outcomes — let’s talk.

Express your interest for a confidential conversation.

Empower your next chapter… and help enable a more secure and resilient future.