Director, Cyber Security/Agentic AI

Job Description

Director, Cyber Security/Agentic AI

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Location: New York, NY

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Compensation: $200-250k base + bonus

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US Citizens/GC Holder Only; No Visa Sponsorship

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Candidates must be local to the NYC Area - Role is hybrid schedule

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Responsibilities:

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• Oversees and mentors teams in Cybersecurity to foster a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity

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• Manages resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals

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• Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent and implement strategies for talent retention and professional development, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive team

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• Drives strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, managing risk and ensuring compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements

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• Leads responses to complex security and operational events, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate impacts, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrences

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• Develops, enforces, and innovates advanced security policies, procedures, and standards to maintain compliance and champion a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management

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• Develops and drives strategies for vulnerability management, integrating comprehensive assessments or penetration testing into risk management practices

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• Ensures the effectiveness of security controls through regular audits, assessments, or metrics

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• Maintains relationships with external partners and regulatory bodies to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements

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• Engages and influences stakeholders across the organization to prioritize and implement critical security recommendations

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• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

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• Leading a team of professionals in architecting and operating Privilege Access Management controls across the enterprise

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• Establishing a vision and then leading the team to transform Privilege Access Management through the implementation of Agentic AI within PAM controls

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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred

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• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices

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• Knowledge of Network Security and Application Security

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• Knowledge of Threat Modeling

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• Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM)

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• Knowledge of Cloud Security Management

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• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry standards for cybersecurity

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• Knowledge of Data Security Management

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• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals

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• Knowledge of Security Architecture Management

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• Knowledge of Security Governance and Operations

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• Knowledge of Security Testing & Remediation

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• Knowledge of Data Engineering

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• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating security tasks

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• Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response

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• Technical expertise in multiple relevant technologies, with knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity protocols, and operational best practices

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• Experience in a cybersecurity senior leadership role

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• Experience in leadership and mentorship roles, with the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development

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• Experience in designing and implementing advanced security architectures in large, complex organizations

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• Experience collaborating with senior leadership to align security strategies with business goals

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• Experience in common Privilege Access Management tools: Password vaults, session managers, authZ controls at the server level

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• Experience in engineering solutions using Generative or Agentic AI

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• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

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