Senior Director, Cyber Security; Hybrid - San Diego, CA or Acton, MA

Position: Senior Director, Cyber Security (Hybrid - San Diego, CA or Acton, MA)
Overview

The Senior Director, Cyber Security oversees cyber security measures throughout the organization. This senior-level position will participate in strategic oversight of every aspect of security - from staffing and budgets to protocols and incident response. Reporting directly to the CISO you will continue to develop and deliver a comprehensive information security program for Insulet Corporation global operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring the information/cyber security program is aligned with both IT, Corporate risk, and business objectives.

The Senior Director, Cyber Security reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and plays a pivotal role within Insulet’s Chief Technology Office (CTO). This executive will lead a global function that encompasses security operations, Posture management, Data Protection, and IAM. The role includes direct management of senior leaders and tight partnership with leadership across organization to support risk reduction efforts.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Leadership & Governance

• Define strategy and lead the Security Operation Center incident response capabilities.

• Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies and procedures that promote business resiliency (incident response, secure posture, architecture, IAM, data protection).

• Work with CIO, CISO, and other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on risk management and financial methodology.

• Participate in strategic planning for the deployment of information security technologies and program enhancements.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and/or increase business benefits while meeting or exceeding expected performance levels.

• Support risk committee meetings; contribute to board-level risk oversight and reporting

• Prepare financial forecasts for security operations and ensure proper maintenance coverage for security assets.

People Leadership and Culture

• Provide leadership, mentorship, training opportunities, and guidance to personnel.

• Support education programs focused on user awareness and security compliance.

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as part of security awareness and risk response.

Incident Response & Resilience

• Govern the enterprise cyber incident response plan, including tabletop exercises and business continuity planning.

• Ensure readiness for ransomware, act as incident commander for breaches and other high-impact events.

• Drive collaboration with Product security team to ensure ingestion to alerts, and product specific response actions.

Metrics & Reporting

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for risk, quantification, compliance, and control effectiveness.

• Deliver quarterly board updates, annual program reviews, and ad hoc reports on incidents, audits, and compliance status.

Strategic & External Engagement

• Representing the organization in industry forums (e.g., H-ISAC), regulatory discussions, and peer collaborations.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoMT, cloud) and evolving regulatory landscapes to inform GRC strategy.

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors

• Proven executive leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing, cross-functional teams in complex, regulated environments.

• Demonstrated ability to influence across the enterprise, including ELT and Board-level stakeholders, to drive alignment and accountability for risk and compliance outcomes.

• Builds trust quickly and leads with integrity, transparency, and a collaborative mindset.

• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Polished communications skills, appropriate for a broad range audience

• Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex risk and compliance issues into actionable business insights for C-level and Board audiences.

• Experience leading enterprise-wide GRC programs that span cybersecurity, privacy, product security, and data governance.

• Demonstrated success in maturing GRC capabilities through automation, metrics, and…