Director of IT Security

This role will be onsite based in Omaha, NE.The Director of IT Security is an executive-level leader responsible for the overall strategy, governance, and execution of the Green Plains cybersecurity program. This individual serves as the organization’s primary subject matter expert on information security risk, with enterprise-wide accountability for protecting systems, data, and operations. The Director defines the strategic direction for cybersecurity, establishes governance frameworks aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, and CISA, and ensures a defensible, measurable, and audit-ready posture.

This role provides regular reporting to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, translating technical risk into business impact and decision-ready insights.

The Director will also serve as a key enterprise leader in the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence. This role will guide how AI technologies are evaluated, implemented, governed, and scaled across Green Plains, ensuring they deliver business value while maintaining appropriate security, privacy, ethical, and compliance controls. Through education and leadership, this role enables a security-aware, risk-conscious, and AI-enabled culture across the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Define and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned to business priorities

Establish governance frameworks and policies aligned to NIST, ISO, and CISAAdvise executive leadership and the Audit Committee on cybersecurity risk

Own enterprise cyber risk framework including risk identification and acceptance

Build and lead a high-performing security function

Embed security into business processes and technology initiatives

Oversee security monitoring, detection, and incident response

Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Govern identity and access management, data protection, and sensitive data controls and access reviews

Lead third-party risk management and compliance alignment

Drive enterprise AI adoption to deliver measurable business value

Establish AI governance, guardrails, and acceptable use standards

Enable leaders and employees through education and guidance on ethical AI use Embed secure AI usage into workflows and decision-making

Foster a security-aware and AI-enabled culture

Communicate effectively across executive, business, and technical audiences

Maintain certifications and continuing education

Stay current with threats, AI risks, and regulations

Provide direct oversight and targeted hands-on engagement in security operations, incident response activities, and enterprise risk mitigation efforts. Lead with presence and accountability during high-impact events and escalations.

Qualifications:

Required:

CISSP (or equivalent), CISM or CRISCPreferred: CISA, CCSP
10+ years of progressive experience in IT, or cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership of enterprise security programs in complex environments.

Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity or IT security functions

Strong executive communication and leadership presence

Deep knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory requirements

Experience in cloud, hybrid, and enterprise environments

Experience in regulated or industrial environments preferred

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Company

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Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company driving the transition to a low-carbon economy through the…