Information Security Director jobs in Cambridge, MA

Information Security Director establishes and administers the overall strategies and procedures for the information security function. Develops and implements information security and disaster recovery programs in accordance with organizational information security standards. Being an Information Security Director evaluates information risk on a regular time schedule and promotes information security awareness within the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Information Security Director typically reports to top management. The Information Security Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Information Security Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Information Security
  • UpRecruit
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Details

    • Title: Director of Information Security
    • Salary: $250K - $300K Bonus
    • Required: SaaS Industry Experience
    • Location: Remote (North America)

    Our client, an industry-leading Fintech ($100M ARR) is primed for substantial expansion and is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Information Security from the SaaS industry to join their rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading cyber security efforts, growing the cyber security team, and implementing robust security measures to protect our digital assets and customer data. This position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and enforce security protocols across the software development lifecycle, ensuring comprehensive coverage from inception to deployment.
    • Assume full responsibility for patch management, regulatory compliance (PCI, SOC2, ISO, etc.), and ensure strict adherence to legal and industry standards.
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with database management, prioritizing the protection of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
    • Implement robust security measures when collaborating with external entities such as vendors, partners, and contractors, safeguarding against unauthorized access to sensitive information.
    • Execute cybersecurity best practices, including regular penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence management, and oversight of bug bounty programs.
    • Foster the growth of a high-caliber security team, comprising security engineers, SOC personnel, and infrastructure security specialists, to maintain a resilient defense posture.
    • Develop and implement disaster recovery (DR) policies, business continuity plans (BCP), and conduct thorough business impact analyses (BIA) to ensure operational resilience in the face of disruptions.
    • Lead proactively in security practices by remaining updated on emerging threats, technologies, and industry standards.
    • Act as a representative for the company at conferences and industry gatherings, advocating for our security initiatives and elevating our organizational profile.
    • Disseminate security best practices through various channels, including blogs, to enhance awareness and foster education within the company and the wider community.
    • Deliver regular security updates and reports to executive leadership, offering insights into the organization's security posture and recommending strategic directives.
    • Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a relevant field.
    • Possess demonstrable experience in a senior leadership capacity within information security, ideally within high growth SaaS environments.
    • Exhibit extensive familiarity with security frameworks and standards, encompassing PCI DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, among others.
    • Demonstrate a deep understanding of software development methodologies, with the capability to seamlessly integrate security practices into the SDLC.
    • Showcase a track record of spearheading security initiatives across diverse technology stacks and cloud environments.
    • Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective engagement with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
    • Hold relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
    • Demonstrate a proven history of public speaking engagements and thought leadership within the information security domain.
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Director, Information Security
  • Gordon Brothers, LLC
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Description The Director of Information Security serves as the enterprise-wide trusted advisor for all information security issues and defines, implements, and manages the company's information securi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Associate Director, Information Security & Risk Management
  • xenon
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are: At Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE), we are committed to providing a brighter future for patients suffering from neurological disorders. Our employees are smart, passionate, dedicated, ...
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Director of Security, and Assistant Account Manager's
  • Northeast Security
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Northeast security is seeking multiple Director of Security candidates for some of our premiere accounts in Boston and surrounding areas.**Salary rates are subject to experience and location**Typical ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Director of Sales - Northeast
  • Mainline Information Systems
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • About UsFounded in 1989, Mainline has been at the forefront of the technology industry and has now grown to over $1B in annual sales. We are a trusted advisor to enterprise and mid-market clients acro...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Director of Communications and Content Strategy
  • Center For Health Information And Analysis
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Are you a seasoned communications professional with a proven track record for strategic messaging and a passion for advancing a more equitable health care system? Look no further – you could be the id...
  • 12 Days Ago

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HR Director, Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT, and Harvard
  • Mass General Brigham
  • Cambridge, MA
  • The Ragon Institute is a highly unique, innovative and collaborative research center at the forefront of biomedical scie...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of PK/PD (Modeling + Simulation)
  • Confidential
  • Cambridge, MA
  • This role will be based at our Cambridge, MA location. We have a hybrid model and onsite presence 3 times per week is re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Outsourcing Manager
  • Blueprint Medicines
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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(Senior) Director, Drug Discovery (Fungal Biology) 2018175
  • Stratacuity: Proven Scientific Placement
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite) Science/ Focus: Fungal Biology Therapeutic Area: Fungal Diseases Job Overview: This job...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director, Supply Planning
  • Bicycle Therapeutics
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a novel class of medicines....
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director, Program Leader, Rare Disease
  • Moderna Theraputics
  • Cambridge, MA
  • The Role: mRNA has promise in several areas of Internal Medicine, including Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Hematology and in...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Medical Information
  • Apnimed
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Apnimed is a well-funded, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company working to transform the treatment of sleep apnea based ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President, Oncology Breast Therapeutic Area Medical Head, MD
  • Pfizer
  • Cambridge, MA
  • ROLE SUMMARY Today, Pfizer Oncology has an industry-leading portfolio of 25 approved innovative cancer medicines, includ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Cambridge (/ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/ KAYM-brij) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and part of the Boston metropolitan area. Situated directly north of Boston, across the Charles River, it was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England, an important center of the Puritan theology embraced by the town's founders.:18 Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are in Cambridge, as was Radcliffe College, a college for women until it merged with Harvard on October 1, 1999. According to the 2010 Census, the city's population was 105,162. As of July 2014[update...
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