Director of Cyber Security

Job Overview:

ANC is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Cyber Security to lead our security initiatives and ensure the highest levels of protection for our clients. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader capable of guiding our security efforts, performing comprehensive audits, engaging in high-level incident response, and supporting our Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) requests. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively communicate security risks to non-technical stakeholders and engage in marketing and sales activities to position ANC as a market leader in security services.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Leadership & Strategy:

  • Internal Security Audits:
    • Conduct quarterly internal audits of ANC's security measures.
  • Client Security Audits:
    • Perform quarterly audits of paid services for clients, utilizing logs and other tools to store evidence.

Client Engagement & Incident Response:

  • vCSO/ Engagements:
    • Provide 10-15 hours per month per client for vCSO engagements, including tabletop exercises and other security services.
  • vCIO/ Engagements:
    • Provide 2-4 hours per quarter per client for vCIO engagements, including business growth and development planning.
  • Incident Response:
    • Act as the high-level authority in incident response for clients, providing leadership and guidance during security incidents.
  • CaaS Support:
    • Support CaaS requests from Compliance Coordinator, focusing on evidence gathering and compliance work.

Data Management & Evidence Storage:

  • Audit & Compliance Data:
    • Verify Cybersecurity controls and gather evidence.
    • Develop and maintain a robust system for storing data and proof from audits and compliance activities.

Marketing & Sales Support:

  • Presentations:
    • Deliver 1-2 security presentations per month at tech shows, marketing events, and business after-hours.
  • Sales Engagement:
    • Collaborate with the sales team to evaluate client needs, position security solutions, attend sales meetings, and pitch solutions.
  • Bill of Materials (BOM):
    • Build BOMs for vCSO offerings to enable finance to create quotes.

Thought Leadership & Content Development:

  • Industry Insights:
    • Stay current with industry trends and tools for quantifying risk, dedicating 2-4 hours per week to research and whitepaper development.
  • Marketing Collaboration:
    • Work with the marketing team to determine the frequency of LinkedIn posts and other promotional activities.

Program Development:

  • vCSO Program Design:
    • Help design the vCSO program, including deliverables and scoping.

Administrative Leadership:

  • Vision & Direction:
    • Participate on the Admin team to help shape the vision and direction of ANC.


Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Certifications:
    • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISO preferred.
  • Skills:
    • Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Proven track record in incident response and security audits.
    • Experience with security tools and technologies for evidence gathering and data storage.
    • Ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations.
    • Collaborative mindset with experience working with sales and marketing teams.
    • Strategic thinker with a vision for shaping and evolving security programs.

    Benefits:

    • Salary: $90,000 to $125,000 DOE
    • Retirement Plan: 401K with employer matching
    • Profit Sharing: Eligible for profit sharing
    • Healthcare: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
    • Additional Perks:
      • Flexible working hours and remote work options
      • Professional development opportunities
      • Paid time off and holidays
      • Collaborative and supportive work environment


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