Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Risk Governance

Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Risk Governance

At Harris, the true value of what makes us successful is found in our people. It is our unique mix of cultures, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds that sets Harris apart from the rest. We constantly strive to cultivate, nurture and amplify an unparalleled environment, where we value intellectual curiosity and uniqueness of thought. Inclusion is embedded in the very fabric of our culture of collaboration and openness.

We understand that a job description only tells one part of a broader story, and Harris is seeking dynamic candidates who can add to our best-in-class environment. We recognize that qualifications can be gained through both traditional and non-traditional paths, and we are committed to considering candidates who possess the potential to be excellent in this role regardless of prior experiences.

Therefore we encourage ALL interested individuals to submit their applications, even if they do not meet every requirement outlined in the job description.

Position Summary:

The Cybersecurity team protects Harris Associates’ information assets and technology environment through security operations (detection, response, and vulnerability management) and cybersecurity risk governance (regulatory compliance, enterprise risk, third‑party risk, and board reporting), reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

The Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Risk Governance serves as the CISO’s principal deputy, running the firm’s Security Operations Center while owning the cybersecurity risk register, control framework mapping (NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF), and the firm’s obligations under the SEC Cybersecurity Rule, Regulation S‑P, GLBA, and FINRA. This individual represents cybersecurity risk posture to committees and Internal Audit, acts as the CISO’s proxy when delegated, and directly leads and mentors a small, growing team of security analysts/engineers (currently 1–2 direct reports) - staying hands‑on in daily operations while directing incident response, defending risk decisions to a committee, and briefing examiners or institutional clients as needed.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Security Operations Leadership

• Own and mature the firm’s security operations function — monitoring, detection, and triage across XDR, DLP, and endpoint controls — in partnership with any MDR/MSSP provider.
• Serve as Incident Commander for cybersecurity incidents: direct containment, eradication, and recovery; own the incident response plan, playbooks, and tabletop exercises; lead post‑incident reviews.
• Own the vulnerability management program end to end, including risk‑based prioritization, remediation SLAs, and recurring reporting to IT leadership and the CISO.
• Direct third‑party red team, penetration testing, and PAM initiatives; maintain threat intelligence relevant to the sector; and coordinate with Security Engineering/Infrastructure on architecture implications of findings.

Cybersecurity Risk Governance

• Own the enterprise cybersecurity risk register and risk‑scoring methodology, mapped to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and, where applicable, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).
• Prepare and present cybersecurity metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), and program updates to the CISO and TDS Leadership.
• Own the third‑party/vendor cybersecurity risk program, the lifecycle of cybersecurity policies and standards, and the cybersecurity risk dimension of the firm’s AI governance program.
• Serve as the firm’s principal point of contact for cybersecurity regulatory and client due diligence obligations — SEC Cybersecurity Rule, Regulation S‑P, GLBA, FINRA, Natixis‑affiliate reporting, and institutional DDQs/RFPs - partnering…