Director, Security Governance

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands:
Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose‑led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best‑in‑class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long‑term value for its stakeholders.

Director, Security Governance – Greensboro, NC

• Directly responsible for procedures and controls to assure compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements as well as good business practices.
• Establish and oversee formal risk analysis and self‑assessments program for various Information Services systems and processes, including third‑party security management.
• Help ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements (GDPR, PCI, CCPA, etc.).
• Liaise with Information Technology, Internal Audit, Corporate Compliance, Office of General Counsel and Risk Management teams to remediate new and outstanding issues; track security‑related issues in the electronic GRC system.
• Oversee Kontoor’s security policies, standards, guidelines and baselines; ensure policies are reviewed and updated regularly.
• Promote and monitor our corporate‑wide IS Security awareness program.
• Maintain expertise on security trends through training, research and development to mitigate potential security exposures.
• Manage, coach, lead and develop a staff of GRC personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related technical field, followed by 10 years of experience in a combination of information security and/or IT.
• Experience must include:
  • 10 years of hands‑on governance experience.
  • 10 years of experience translating information security and risk‑related concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • 5 years of senior leadership experience.
  • 5 years of experience with long‑term strategic planning.
  • 5 years of experience effectively managing relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise, including collaboration with the Board/Executive Team, C‑suite level executives, and employees at all levels.
  • 5 years of experience integrating information security into the business as an enabler.

100% Remote; position may be performed from anywhere in the U.S.

$188,000 to $210,000

400 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC, 27401 (remote role)

Kontoor Brands offers a competitive benefits program that includes:

• Choice and flexibility for physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on our apparel.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Kontoor Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability (physical and mental), military and veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Kontoor Brands will comply with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements, and affirmative action plans implemented by its governing bodies.

Kontoor Brands supports a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Our global workforce of high‑performing teams unlocks individual uniqueness and harnesses collaborative talents to achieve success and growth worldwide.