Director of Cyber Security

Director of Cybersecurity | Growth Opportunity | Private-Equity Backed Expansion Permanent | Career-Defining Leadership Role Are you a visionary Cybersecurity leader ready to build and scale an enterprise-wide program through high-volume M&A?

Backed by a top-tier private equity firm, this is a unique and high-impact opportunity to take the helm as the Director of Cybersecurity. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will drive information security strategy, governance, and operations across a rapidly expanding organization in the United States.

We are seeking a proven leader with deep expertise not only in building a robust Information Security Program from the ground up but also in the strategic deployment of best-in‑class tools. This role requires a professional comfortable partnering with external security firms and integrators to rapidly harden our overall security posture at scale, with a critical focus on the high-volume integration of mid‑market acquisitions into our standardized platform.

• Cybersecurity Focus: Direct mandate to lead and evolve the enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
• High‑Growth M&A Environment: Directly influence security integration for high‑velocity expansion.
• Modern Tech Stack Deployment: Oversee the implementation and optimization of cutting‑edge security tools.
• C‑Suite Visibility: Direct influence and visibility at the leadership level.
• Total Rewards: Competitive salary, strong benefits, and significant leadership runway.

• M&A & Integration Leadership: Own the security strategy and execution for integrating newly acquired mid‑market companies, standardizing their security controls and platforms.
• Program &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Define and execute the comprehensive cybersecurity roadmap aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 & CIS Controls.
• Security Operations (Sec Ops) Excellence: Oversee all aspects of modern Sec Ops, including SOC/MDR operations, vulnerability management, threat‑mitigation actions, incident response, and DR/BCP readiness.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with external vendors and partners to deploy and manage a suite of best‑in‑class security tools, accelerating the enhancement of our security architecture.
• Governance & Compliance: Govern third‑party risk, security tooling, and architecture standards, ensuring rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements (PCI, CJIS, CPRA/CCPA/CPA, etc.).
• Security Culture: Champion a security‑first culture across the organization, delivering measurable improvements in the enterprise cyber risk posture.

• Deep Info Sec Leadership: 8+ years of progressive Information Security leadership experience.
• M&A Integration: Proven success building and integrating security programs in M&A‑intensive, high‑growth environments.
• Modern Cyber Tech Stack: Hands‑on oversight of implementing modern security solutions.
  Ideally, direct experience with platforms like Ninja One, Adaptive, and Rapid7 is highly preferred.
• Sec Ops Command: Strong, demonstrable background in leading Security Operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• GCR Expertise: Strong command of governance, risk, compliance, and cloud security architecture.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as CISSP / CISM are strongly preferred.
• Leadership Qualities: Influential communication, strong business‑alignment skills, and an ability to lead through change and build trust across all organizational levels.

Note: Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without current or future sponsorship will be considered, as sponsorship is not available at this time.

Location & Work Style:

Hybrid/ Remote (collaborate onsite with executive leadership & teams)

Compensation & Benefits
:
Competitive base salary + competitive bonus and perks commensurate with experience

Full medical, dental, vision, life +
401(k) with company match

Join a company committed to scaling operational excellence, and innovation

Leadership growth aligned with continued PE‑backed expansion

If you’re energized by transformation, influence, and the ability to directly impact business outcomes — let’s talk.

Express your interest for a confidential conversation.

Empower your next chapter… and help enable a more secure and resilient future.