Bethesda Softworks · 4 months ago
Director of Cybersecurity
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expZeniMax Media, a renowned global developer and publisher of video games, is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead their security strategy, governance, and operations. This senior leader will define and maintain a holistic view of ZeniMax’s cybersecurity posture and serve as a critical bridge between ZeniMax and Microsoft Gaming’s central security team.
ComputerGamingInformation TechnologyVideo Games
Responsibilities
Define and drive the cybersecurity strategy across ZeniMax studios and publishing functions
Maintain a real-time, comprehensive view of ZeniMax’s cybersecurity posture, leveraging dashboards, telemetry, and reporting tools
Ensure security considerations are embedded in infrastructure, product, and platform roadmaps
Champion proactive risk mitigation and long-term security maturity planning
Act as the primary liaison with Microsoft Gaming’s central security team on strategic initiatives, incident coordination, and shared services
Set expectations for which SFI pillars and capabilities are adopted by ZeniMax, aligning business and security needs with the broader Gaming roadmap
Track and communicate ZeniMax’s progress on SFI implementation, identifying deltas and local adaptations as needed
Oversee vulnerability management, secure development practices, cloud and network security, and endpoint protections
Partner with platform, infrastructure, and IT teams to ensure enterprise-grade defense across all environments
Conduct security reviews and threat modeling for critical systems and services
Develop and enforce ZeniMax-specific security policies and practices that align with Microsoft’s enterprise standards
Promote a culture of shared security ownership, from engineering to executive teams
Deliver security training and awareness programs across studios and functions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity
Proven success in defining and executing security strategies in complex, distributed technical environments
Strong experience coordinating with enterprise-scale security organizations, preferably within Microsoft or comparable ecosystems
Knowledge of Microsoft security architecture and tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender suite, Azure Security Center, Entra ID)
Experience implementing elements of Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative (SFI) or similar enterprise security transformations
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Gaming, media, or technology industry background, especially with live service platforms
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or Azure Security Engineer Associate
Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and global data privacy laws
Ability to communicate effectively at both technical and executive levels
Company
Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks develops and publishes cross-platform video games. It is a sub-organization of ZeniMax.
51-200 employees
Funding
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