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Director Information Security Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Summit Staffing Partners
Title: Director Information Security
Company: Summit Staffing Partners
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to oversee and advance its global security operations. This strategic role involves managing a team dedicated to event handling, threat modeling, and incident response, ensuring the ongoing protection of enterprise systems and data integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of security engineers and analysts, ensuring effective coverage and performance in securing enterprise technology systems.
Oversee proactive threat detection, triage, and incident response across network, endpoint, application, and cloud environments.
Direct hunting, detection, and automation strategies to strengthen defense mechanisms.
Develop and implement custom security tools and scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
Apply cyber threat intelligence for correlation, enrichment, and attribution of security events.
Continuously monitor security threats and adjust strategies to address evolving risks.
Provide technical expertise and cross-department guidance on security strategies and remediation practices.
Ensure compliance with recognized security standards, including SOC2 and ISO27001.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity technologies and best practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience with 9-12+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years leading security operations, threat intelligence programs, and incident response.
Extensive knowledge of security control technologies, monitoring tools, and incident analysis platforms.
Experience working in environments adhering to globally recognized standards such as SOC2 and ISO27001.
Proven success mentoring and developing technical talent, both junior and senior.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Security certifications such as GCIH, GREM, GNFA, or GCFA preferred.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced professional services environment where your expertise will play a critical role in safeguarding critical technology infrastructure and ensuring long-term operational security. This role can be 100% remote with occasional trips into the firm’s office in NYC.
