Car Wars · 11 hours ago
Director of Cybersecurity and Compliance
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expCar Wars is a SaaS leader in the retail automotive industry, and they are seeking a Director of Cybersecurity & Compliance to join their leadership team. This role involves overseeing the information security program, developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance initiatives across the organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the security and compliance program, embedding security throughout the company’s processes
Cultivate a culture of security awareness, providing training and guidance to foster secure practices across all teams
Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity risks, trends, and compliance obligations
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and controls, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and best practices
Conduct regular risk assessments, compliance audits, and manage remediation efforts
Integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle, applying DevSecOps principles
Lead the company’s first SOC 2 Type 2 audit, overseeing readiness and remediation for certification
Act as a hands-on leader during security incidents and be directly involved in technical tasks as needed
Configure and manage cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, IAM, EDR) and oversee incident response and monitoring
Lead penetration testing and vulnerability remediation efforts
Partner with cross-functional teams to build and secure data, products, and systems
Manage customer communications on security and compliance matters, ensuring transparency and trust
Brief executive leadership on any changes in relevant regulations or frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and compliance roles with progressive responsibilities
CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar certifications
Proven experience with SOC 2 audits and managing other common compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, HIPAA, CCPA, GLBA, etc.)
Background in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive security program
Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and DevSecOps principles
Hands-on experience managing risk assessments, incident response, and tool configuration
Skilled at balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution; able to mentor and guide a team while engaging directly in technical solutions
Strong communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental insurance
401(k) with company match
Wellness benefits, including monthly gym, wellness, and reading allowances
Professional development through a company-wide Udemy subscription
Catered breakfast Thursdays
Employee of the Month rewards
Quarterly company events
Weekly happy hours
Company
Car Wars
Car Wars is the artificial intelligence (AI) phone solution for more than 13,000 dealerships.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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