Direct Hire | No C2C | 100% Onsite in Phoenix | Relocation assistance is available

Are you ready to lead and shape the cybersecurity future of an enterprise? Our client is looking for a Director of Information Security to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. This onsite, direct-hire role offers the opportunity to be a primary stakeholder in safeguarding the organization from internal and external threats while driving innovation in Information Security and Disaster Recovery programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic Information Security frameworks , policies, and procedures to protect the company’s assets and data.
• Lead efforts to improve the organization’s cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (SOX, IT Audit processes).
• Monitor the security environment, identify risks, and manage incident response activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for SOX IT audit activities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to address gaps and improve processes.
• Drive the implementation of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) improvements for critical business systems.
• Partner with the CIO to manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and license agreements for third-party providers.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Experience : 15+ years in Information Security, with 8+ years in leadership roles (public company and enterprise environments preferred).
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field (Master’s/MBA is a plus).
• Certifications : Active certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Skills : Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, SOX compliance, Security Operations, risk management, and incident response.
• Leadership : Proven ability to inspire cross-functional teams, build stakeholder relationships, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
• Technical Expertise : Background in log analysis, AV/Malware, SIEM, DLP, patch management, and InfoSec dashboard metrics creation.