The client is in O&G and is experiencing a massive period of growth. They are growing out their IT infrastructure and teams, and are looking to ad a Director of Cyber Security.

This role is on-site 5 days a week in Arlington, Virginia. We are not eligible to sponsor now or in the future.

The Cyber Security Director is a senior-level executive responsible for the cybersecurity strategy, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of security protocols to protect critical data and infrastructure, managing a team of security professionals, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, all while staying updated on emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities; essentially acting as the primary leader in safeguarding the organization's digital assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives, identifying potential risks and implementing preventative measures.
• Provide security expertise on prioritizing and managing information security risks and initiatives
• Lead the incident response team in managing and mitigating cyber security incidents, including breach investigations and containment actions.
• Oversee the design and implementation of security architectures across the organization's IT infrastructure, including network security, endpoint protection, and data encryption.
• Ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity regulations and industry standards, including data privacy laws. Staying current on the changing regulatory environment and understanding the impacts to the organization.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness training programs for employees at all levels to promote best practices.
• Regularly communicate cybersecurity status updates to executive leadership and stakeholders, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and threat intelligence.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, or management information systems
• 15 or more years of professional experience solving business problems with technology solutions at an energy facility or related industry
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including network security, application security, threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity teams and projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior executives
• Expertise in relevant cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR
• Experience with information technology audit or compliance management and performing security risk assessments
• Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and respond to cyber threats
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment