Richmond Villages ยท 19 hours ago
Director of Cyber Defence
Willow, AK
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expRichmond Villages is a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. As the Director of Cyber Defence, you will lead teams responsible for protecting the organization from cyber threats, oversee security operations, and drive strategic improvements in a global environment.
Health CareNursing and Residential CareRetirementWellness
Responsibilities
Lead and develop Cyber Defence teams, including CSIRT (Cyber Security Incident Response Team), threat intelligence, vulnerability management, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and security engineering
Act as the main escalation point for operational security issues, managing incidents and minimising impact
Oversee security platforms and controls that defend systems and networks against cyber threats
Drive threat exposure management, including vulnerability scanning, security testing and purple teaming
Deliver operational reporting, KPIs and risk metrics to senior stakeholders and boards
Maintain awareness of emerging threats and trends, shaping strategy and informing long-term vision
Foster a culture of integrity, agility and continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong customer outcomes
Inspire and manage a team of experts, building capability and a robust talent pipeline
Qualification
Required
8+ years' experience managing information security operations and incident response in complex organisations
Calm, pragmatic leadership under pressure, with strong decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills
Deep understanding of cyber security principles, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and security operations
Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS
Strong knowledge of security technologies (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, EDR/MDR, DAST/SAST, IAM) and cloud security fundamentals
Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex issues for executive audiences
Recognised security accreditation (CISSP, CISM, CIISEC) or relevant degree
Benefits
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus option to buy or sell
Enhanced pension and life insurance
Private medical insurance
Access to health and wellbeing services
Discounts on Bupa products and services
Company
Richmond Villages
Richmond Villages provides retirement and assisted living services for elders.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase