Sundt Construction ยท 11 hours ago
Deputy Director of Cybersecurity
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSundt Construction is a 100% employee-owned contractor focused on building long-term prosperity for clients and communities. The Deputy Director of Cybersecurity provides operational leadership across the cybersecurity program, overseeing core security functions and ensuring alignment with IT and business leaders.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as a key liaison between cybersecurity, IT, risk management, compliance, legal, and business units. Drive alignment between security requirements and business objectives, balancing protection, usability, and delivery
Guide cybersecurity governance and compliance initiatives, including CMMC readiness, audit preparation, control testing, and evidence collection. Ensure policies, standards, and procedures are consistently applied and understood across the organization
Provide operational leadership across cybersecurity engineering, security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, identity security, and incident response. Translate strategic direction into executable plans, ensuring the security program operates reliably, consistently, and in alignment with Sundt's risk posture. Serve as acting Director of Cybersecurity when delegated
Oversee development and monitoring of key cybersecurity metrics to measure program effectiveness, risk reduction, and operational performance. Use data-driven insights to continuously improve processes, controls, and capabilities
Direct advanced detection and response capabilities leveraging tools such as Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, SIEM platforms, and cloud security technologies. Ensure effective monitoring, investigation, and response to security events and incidents, with clear escalation paths and post-incident reviews
Mentor senior cybersecurity leaders and engineers. Support professional development, knowledge transfer, and succession planning to ensure long-term strength and stability of the cybersecurity organization
Oversee vulnerability management programs using platforms such as Tenable One. Ensure vulnerabilities are identified, prioritized, communicated, and remediated in a timely manner. Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to reduce risk while maintaining operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Deep expertise in enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise security operations and governance programs
Demonstrated judgment, discipline, and calm leadership in high-pressure situations
Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including at least five years in leadership roles
Proven ability to lead complex security initiatives across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate risk, impact, and recommendations
Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 security tooling, SentinelOne, Tenable, SIEM technologies, and data protection platforms
Preferred
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent
Benefits
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
Company
Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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