Director, Cyber Security/Agentic AI

Director, Cyber Security/Agentic AI

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $200-250k base + bonus

US Citizens/GC Holder Only; No Visa Sponsorship

Candidates must be local to the NYC Area - Role is hybrid schedule

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and mentors teams in Cybersecurity to foster a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity


• Manages resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals


• Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent and implement strategies for talent retention and professional development, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive team


• Drives strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, managing risk and ensuring compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements


• Leads responses to complex security and operational events, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate impacts, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrences


• Develops, enforces, and innovates advanced security policies, procedures, and standards to maintain compliance and champion a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management


• Develops and drives strategies for vulnerability management, integrating comprehensive assessments or penetration testing into risk management practices


• Ensures the effectiveness of security controls through regular audits, assessments, or metrics


• Maintains relationships with external partners and regulatory bodies to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements


• Engages and influences stakeholders across the organization to prioritize and implement critical security recommendations


• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives


• Leading a team of professionals in architecting and operating Privilege Access Management controls across the enterprise


• Establishing a vision and then leading the team to transform Privilege Access Management through the implementation of Agentic AI within PAM controls

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred


• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices


• Knowledge of Network Security and Application Security


• Knowledge of Threat Modeling


• Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM)


• Knowledge of Cloud Security Management


• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry standards for cybersecurity


• Knowledge of Data Security Management


• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals


• Knowledge of Security Architecture Management


• Knowledge of Security Governance and Operations


• Knowledge of Security Testing & Remediation


• Knowledge of Data Engineering


• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating security tasks


• Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response


• Technical expertise in multiple relevant technologies, with knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity protocols, and operational best practices


• Experience in a cybersecurity senior leadership role


• Experience in leadership and mentorship roles, with the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development


• Experience in designing and implementing advanced security architectures in large, complex organizations


• Experience collaborating with senior leadership to align security strategies with business goals


• Experience in common Privilege Access Management tools: Password vaults, session managers, authZ controls at the server level


• Experience in engineering solutions using Generative or Agentic AI


• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)