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Director, Information and Cyber Security Jobs in Plano, TX at Aligned Data Centers
Title: Director, Information and Cyber Security
Company: Aligned Data Centers
Location: Plano, TX
JOB TITLE:Director of INFOSEC & Cyber Security
REPORTS TO:VP of Information Technology
SummaryThe Director of INFOSEC & Cyber Security is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and operation of Aligned’s technology information security and cycber security of infrastructure and application environments within its data centers and corporate offices. The Director of INFOSEC & Cyber Security reports to the VP of Information Technology and ultimately to the Global CTO. The director will collaborate with Aligned’s business unit leaders and internal data center operations staff to provide security of the company’s intellrctual property, information technologies, data, personal identifying information and all information related assets and services. Additional responsibilities include surveillance and monitoring of security related events, troubleshooting, evidence collection and chain of custody management, counter-surveillance and detection, security related compliance, and perform as the expert advisor and management of Information Security and Cyber Security services, platforms, and tools.
Duties And Responsibilities
Develops and maintains a complete understanding of Aligned’s technology and information systems.
Directs the development and maintenance of Incident Response Plans and Cybersecurity procedures for information technology.
Maintains current knowledge of the cyber security industry, digital privacy regulations, and standards for all regions.
Identifies and communicates current and emerging security threats.
Directs the architecture, design, build, implementation, and support of enterprise-class security systems based on the Center for Internet Security (CIS) controls and related standards.
Designs security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge.
Anticipates stakeholder needs to discusses potential security and privacy solutions.
Oversees and analyzes security assessments, including security program reviews, penetration testing, vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and provide recommendations related to findings.
Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cybersecurity requirements.
Review and recommend security configuration and policies for firewalls, VPN systems,routers, IDS scanning technologies, servers, computers, mobile devices, audio/visual devices, IOT and IT systems.
Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the organization.
Reviews and analyzes system logs, security tools, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity, and makes recommendations to restore secure operations.
Reviews and tests new security software, tools and/or technologies to determine applicability to operations.
Directs ongoing interviews and assessments with internal groups and management for the purpose of learning how employees interact with technology and to integrate cybersecurity measures.
Works closely with internal auditing, legal, and IT teams to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and industry requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FIPS, NIST, CISA, ISO 27001, etc.).
Works with Senior Leadership to formulate a comprehensive, strategic technology plan that is consistent with the overall business objectives and budgetary considerations.
Oversees annual operating and capital budgets for all security platforms and hardware.
Manages suppliers and vendors for information se…
