Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting · 10 hours ago
Director of Information Security
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$0/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expVersique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search and placement. The Director of Information Security will design and lead an enterprise-wide information security and risk management program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
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Responsibilities
Establish and execute a comprehensive information security strategy covering governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity operations
Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting aligned with organizational risk tolerance
Develop, maintain, and enforce information security policies, standards, procedures, and supporting documentation
Provide independent oversight of information security practices separate from day-to-day IT operations
Lead and mentor a team of information security professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality security practices
Chair or co-lead information security and IT governance committees, providing regular reporting to executive leadership
Oversee identity and access management, data protection, loss prevention, and security monitoring capabilities
Direct incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident improvement efforts
Manage business continuity, disaster recovery planning, business impact analyses, and testing initiatives
Lead third-party risk management efforts, including vendor security assessments and ongoing monitoring
Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation activities
Collaborate with Legal, Human Resources, Risk, Compliance, Facilities, and IT to align policies and controls
Drive organization-wide security awareness, education, and training programs for employees and leadership
Stay current on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices through professional networks and ongoing education
Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for information security and cybersecurity risk
Contribute to enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and change management initiatives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive experience in information security, risk management, or cybersecurity, including 6+ years in a leadership or management role
Expertise in Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), Third-party/vendor risk management, Business continuity and disaster recovery, Incident response and threat management, Security awareness and training programs
Experience supporting regulated environments, preferably within financial services or similarly regulated industries
Strong working knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, regulatory guidance)
Demonstrated experience building and operating enterprise information security programs
Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and monitoring tools
Ability to assess business risk and apply practical, risk-based security controls
Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives, meet deadlines, and lead cross-functional collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at executive levels
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business, or a related discipline preferred
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA strongly preferred
Benefits
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Quarterly bonuses
Generous vacation and sick time hours, paid leave option
6% 401k contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
At Versique, we don’t just fill roles—we build teams, drive growth, and enable transformation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tony Sorensen
CEO
Chris Ohlendorf
COO/Co-Founder
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