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About the Role

The Director, Information Security is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and leading organizational information security programs. This role is critical in developing and driving the implementation of company security and governance strategy, frameworks, policies, and practices to enable risk-free and scalable business operations. The Director collaborates with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and stakeholders to maintain a robust and proactive information security posture while fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development and drives the implementation of an organization-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
Establishes and maintains information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Oversees the identification, assessment, and management of information security risks across the organization, including data, systems, networks, and third-party relationships.
Promotes a culture of security awareness among employees through training, education, and regular communication.
Oversees the development and execution of incident response plans to effectively address and mitigate security incidents.
Ensures compliance with relevant security regulations, laws, and industry standards.
Assesses and selects appropriate security technologies and solutions to protect digital assets.
Implements security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security threats, providing regular reports to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Stays informed about emerging security threats and industry trends to continuously enhance the organization's security posture.
Evaluates security risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers and implements risk mitigation strategies.
Effectively communicates security incidents, responses, and mitigation efforts to relevant stakeholders.
Coordinates and manages internal and external security audits and assessments.
Provides guidance and leadership to the information security team, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.

Requirements

Significant knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
Significant knowledge of PCI, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA, and SOX compliance assessments.
Significant understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Significant leadership and team management skills to lead and motivate a diverse security team.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.
Significant business acumen and the ability to align security objectives with overall business objectives.

Work Type

Hybrid Working

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration or a technology-related field such as computer science or information technology or related preferred.
An advanced degree such as an MBA or Masters in an IT related field with a security focus preferred.
Related Cybersecurity, risk management and data privacy certifications preferred such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, and/or CEH.

About the Company

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100.
We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.
We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.
Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries.
We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.
NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.
We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.
We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.
Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.