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About the Role

The Cybersecurity Director will provide strategic leadership for Business Wire's cybersecurity function, overseeing security architecture, infrastructure, risk decisions, and a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. This role ensures a robust information security program for existing and new client solutions, managing cloud security, application security, identity and access, Zero Trust, vulnerability management, data protection, privacy, and emerging technology risks like AI. It also involves establishing a security governance framework, ensuring compliance, fostering a security-first culture, and integrating risk management into business operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cybersecurity and GRC strategy and long-term roadmap.
Make continuous improvements to security strategies to protect critical assets and data.
Provide strategic decision-making and problem-solving for complex security and regulatory landscapes.
Manage a comprehensive GRC program supporting corporate audits, client assessments, and regulatory standards (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Conduct regular risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Manage the creation and dissemination of security-related communications.
Oversee the relationship with the external cyber defense partner.
Provide strategic leadership during cybersecurity incidents.
Offer senior-level guidance in developing cybersecurity governance programs, policies, standards, and secure architecture guidelines.
Oversee enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments and direct privacy and data protection initiatives.
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to cybersecurity and GRC team members.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cybersecurity risk, architecture decisions, and strategic measures.
Use metrics to evaluate and track the effectiveness of security, governance, and compliance initiatives.
Translate technical requirements into actionable business solutions.

Requirements

Ability to work in the San Francisco office an average of twice a week.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
10+ years of relevant industry experience in Information Security.
5+ years of managerial and strategic leadership experience.
Knowledge of data protection, privacy regulations, and cybersecurity governance frameworks.
Expertise in cloud security (AWS and Azure), cybersecurity architecture, application security, identity management, and Zero Trust.
Experience in data encryption, access controls, code reviews, and secure coding practices.
Expertise in building and implementing GRC frameworks and risk management processes.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with external and internal stakeholders and executives.
Ability to simplify complex cybersecurity topics.
Ability to deliver constructive & encouraging feedback.
Proactive, organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and persistent.
Experience managing and overseeing external security service providers or technology partners.
Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Skills

Cloud security
AWS
Azure
Cybersecurity architecture
Application security
Identity management
Zero Trust
Data encryption
Access controls
Code reviews
Secure coding practices
GRC frameworks
Risk management processes
PCI DSS
SOC 2
ISO 27001
Leadership
Team-building
Written communication
Verbal communication
Risk assessment
Penetration testing
Vulnerability assessment
Data protection
Privacy regulations
AI risk management

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Remote
Onsite

Experience Level

10+ years of relevant industry experience in Information Security
5+ years of managerial and strategic leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$230K to $245K/year

Benefits

Ability to work remotely
Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
$100 monthly fitness allotment
Tuition reimbursement program
Enhanced mental health resources
401(k) plan with generous company match
Annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
PTO
Floating Holidays
Wellness Day Off
Birthday Day Off

About the Company

Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.
Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.

Equal Opportunity

Business Wire is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Business Wire will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.