Confidential Company · 1 day ago
Director, Cyber Security
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expConfidential Company is seeking a Director of Cyber Security to lead and operationalize cybersecurity across a diverse and decentralized enterprise. This hands-on leadership role involves developing a modern cybersecurity program, implementing Zero Trust architecture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
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Responsibilities
Build and implement a foundational cybersecurity program across a multi-business unit enterprise with varying levels of maturity and technology adoption
Establish core processes, governance models, and controls to drive consistency and visibility across the organization
Develop an actionable roadmap for short-, mid-, and long-term cybersecurity initiatives, including tooling, process, and capability development
Lead the assessment and phased implementation of Zero Trust principles, including identity, device, application, and network security
Partner with IT and business unit teams to modernize access controls, segmentation, and authentication mechanisms
Stand up and lead security operations processes including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
Oversee or partner with vendors for SIEM, endpoint protection, penetration testing, and incident response services
Manage day-to-day operational execution of cybersecurity tools, alerts, and incident handling
Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures that align with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOX, CMMC)
Conduct security risk assessments across business units and coordinate remediation efforts
Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and evidence of controls are maintained
Collaborate closely with IT, legal, compliance, HR, and operations leaders to ensure cybersecurity supports business operations, rather than hindering them
Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit IT leads, helping them implement consistent security practices without disrupting workflows
Lead security awareness and training efforts across the company
Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity tools and service providers to support operational effectiveness and strategic goals
Manage existing relationships with MSSPs and other third-party vendors
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of cybersecurity experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years leading security programs in a mid-to-large enterprise setting
Demonstrated experience standing up or significantly maturing a cybersecurity function — ideally in a decentralized or multi-entity environment
Deep understanding of Zero Trust concepts and how to implement them in legacy and modern IT environments
Experience with leading security platforms and tools such as Tenable, LogRhythm, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Abnormal Security, and Varonis is highly desirable
Strong working knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CMMC)
Experience managing or overseeing security operations, including detection, response, and vulnerability management
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across technical and business audiences
Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field required
Preferred
Advanced degree or MBA a plus
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar strongly preferred
Company
Confidential Company
Hiring For Confidential Roles.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Carl Myers MD, MBA
Founder and CEO
Mike Mileski
CEO
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