CISO Director - Information Security

About the position Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a culture of security that emphasizes the enterprise-wide responsibility for ALL SOA employees.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with the organization's overall security objectives and the larger organizational cloud strategy.
• Assures the alignment of IT and business strategy with particular focus on thought leadership and innovation.
• Develops strategic annual and long-term business plans and operational budgets for responsible IT areas.
• Tracks implementations to ensure financial and service targets are met according to timelines.
• Creates a security strategy and roadmap to drive the organization towards a more secure future.
• Directs and manages IT Department activities and operations.
• Provides motivational career development and assessment of team members.
• Fosters and encourages a diverse, inclusive team while encouraging proudly living out Subaru's Love Promise.
• Drives the incident response plan for the organization enrolling leadership to follow a well-rehearsed plan when a cyber event occurs.
• Oversees and negotiates service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Tracks service delivery to ensure agreed targets and standards are met.
• Directs relationships with vendors and ensures that vendors meet SOA business objectives/objectives, SLAs, and deliverables in a timely manner and within budget guidelines.
• Interacts with major suppliers, overseeing RFPs, bids, contracts, and service agreements.
• Directs the design and implementation of security solutions that are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Determines the value and ROI of every IT-related project.
• Prioritizes the scheduling and implementation of major IT projects to ensure the efficient utilization of resources.
• Identifies IT resources required to meet defined business objectives.
• Develops and defends opportunities for continuous creative improvement of processes and systems.
• Acts as a change agent for new technologies and processes in the SOA environment.
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of policies and procedures that protect the organization's computing infrastructure and data.
• Collaborates with Legal and Government Relations/Compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Advocates for changes in other departments' practices to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Directs the planning, production, and implementation of information and for SOA technology-related systems policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Disseminates company changes and significant events to IT staff members, ensuring they are informed and engaged.
• Advocates for change initiatives and effectively leads the implementation of innovative ideas within the IT department and across the organization.
• Enforces data trust and enablement security measures to protect the company's information.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Assists in the recruitment, hiring, and training of IT support staff.

Requirements

• Demonstrated senior-level IT management experience, adept at shaping and executing complex IT strategies.
• Executive presence in gaining consensus across all parties.
• Proven track record managing budgets ranging from $4 million to $10 million.
• Proficiency in articulating intricate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in leading multiple IT disciplines, including software development, technical support, and systems architecture.
• In-depth understanding of computer systems, applications, operating systems, and robust knowledge of data security protocols.
• Strong negotiation skills and a collaborative approach in dealings with third-party IT business partners.
• Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills. Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree in Information Technology, Business Development, or related field preferred.
• 5-7+ years in a similar size company and with relevant achievements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
• 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
• Vehicle Discount Programs
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Direct partnership with senior leadership
• Formal Mentorship Program
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