Cybersecurity Director

Location : Naperville IL (5 days a week onsite).

As the Director 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 and operational powerhouse. 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.

Imagine being the linchpin that connects visionary strategy with unyielding tactical execution. While the CISO charts the course, you'll be the mastermind making it happen – orchestrating our Security Operations Center (SOC) with precision, steering incident response with expertise, and ensuring our defenses are perpetually primed to outmaneuver emerging threats. This 24 / 7 role demands not just technical prowess but unflappable leadership, cool-headed crisis management, and an unrelenting passion for cybersecurity excellence.

You're the bridge between complexity and clarity – translating cutting-edge threats into actionable defenses, nurturing critical relationships with top-tier security vendors, and propelling our vulnerability management program to industry-leading heights. When the digital frontline demands decisive action – day or night – you'll lead with unwavering technical authority and strategic acumen.

We're seeking a seasoned, high-octane security leader who thrives at the intersection of deep technical mastery and operational brilliance. You don't just monitor dashboards; you drive transformative improvement across our entire security ecosystem – from endpoint protection to cloud security innovation. If you're driven to be the heartbeat of a best-in-class security operation and relish collaboration with forward-thinking leaders, this role is your calling.

Primary 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.
• Forge and nurture strategic relationships with premier information security services firms and vendors.
• Spearhead critical information security projects and drive continuous enhancement initiatives.
• Contribute visionary input to our information security awareness program, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Shape cybersecurity strategy and technology planning efforts with your seasoned perspective.
• 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