IT Director - Cyber Security and Business Continuity

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This position will report into SVP, IT and SCM. Position is responsible for overall leadership and direct supervision of cyber security and business continuity charter and associated programs. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and managing the organization's enterprise-wide cybersecurity and business continuity strategy. This role provides leadership and vision to protect information assets, technologies, and services from internal and external threats. The Director will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, oversee security operations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and work closely with IT, business groups, internal teams, legal, compliance, and executive leadership. This role is also responsible to team management, setting group's policies and procedures as they relate to cyber security and business continuity. They are responsible for designing and delivering strategies, including but not limited to infrastructure, incident response, applications development and delivery, enterprise and factory applications, data and network, cyber security and CMMC maturity and compliance. This role is also responsible for building a comprehensive business continuity strategy and programs to avoid and minimize impact of mission-critical functions during and after a disruption.

Responsibilities :

Cybersecurity Leadership :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals and risk tolerance.
• Lead and manage the cybersecurity team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Oversee the Security Operations Center, incident response plans, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Evaluate and implement new security technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOX, CMMC).
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Act as the lead for cyber incident response, managing investigations, communications, and recovery efforts.
• Provide regular reports and briefings to executive leadership and the board on cyber risk and security posture.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Required Experience and Education :

US Citizenship Required : This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship

The annual salary range for this role is $177,440 - $266,160. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability / vets