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Information Security Director establishes and administers the overall strategies and procedures for the information security function. Develops and implements information security and disaster recovery programs in accordance with organizational information security standards. Being an Information Security Director evaluates information risk on a regular time schedule and promotes information security awareness within the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Information Security Director typically reports to top management. The Information Security Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Information Security Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Information Security Director
  • Caliber Financial Services
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Director of Information Security
    Department: Information Technology
    Reports To: CIO
    Position location: This role is required to be in the office in Overland Park, KS Tues-Thurs on a weekly basis.
    Summary
    Identify, evaluate, correct, and report on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns with and supports the risk posture of the company. You will actively work with the Company’s functional departments to implement practices that meet defined policies and standards for information security.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
    • Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive company-wide information security and IT risk management program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information owned, controlled or processed by the company.
    • Develop, publish, and maintain up-to-date security policies, standards, and guidelines; and oversee training and dissemination of security policies and practices.
    • Create and manage information security and risk management awareness training programs for all employees, contractors, and approved system users
    • Build a framework for roles and responsibilities with regards to information ownership, classification, accountability, and protection.
    • Work with our Executive team to respond to and address risks and audit findings; define and facilitate the information security risk assessment process, including the reporting and oversight of treatment efforts to address negative findings
    • Evaluates potential security breaches, coordinates response, and recommend corrective actions.
    • Evaluates new cybersecurity threats and IT trends and develops effective security controls. Oversees development of security awareness programs.
    • Evaluates new cybersecurity threats and IT trends and develops effective security controls. Oversees development of security awareness programs.
    • Define and report on information security metrics.
    • Provides project management and leadership to staff and external resources in support of established goals and objectives, improved efficiencies, and problem resolution.
    • Maintains current knowledge of industry and regulatory trends and developments for the enterprise technology.
    • Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of the job duties.

    Supervisory Responsibilities
    Directly supervise Information security team. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    Qualifications
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Proven track record of successfully leading security initiatives with solid skills in business management and a working knowledge of information security best practices.
    • 8 years of experience managing incident response, computer crime, or forensics investigation programs required.
    • Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 27001, COBIT and NIST.
    • 8 years of work on information security technologies, networking and network architecture required.
    • Significant knowledge of cyber threat actors and their attack methodologies are required.
    Education and/or Experience
    BS/BA degree in computer science or related field: or seven to ten years of related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security are a plus
    Work Environment
    This is a hybrid position. Candidates MUST reside in the Kansas City Metro area in order to be considered. No exceptions. This role is required to be in the office Tues-Thurs on a weekly basis.

    Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
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Information Security Engineer II
  • Dairy Farmers of America
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Work with the Information Security team to plan, engineer and maintain the security environment of the Cooperative's IT network systems and infrastructure. In a cloud-based environment, prevent possib...
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Senior Information Security Engineer
  • Dairy Farmers of America
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Assist with the planning, design, and implementation of technology and procedures designed to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of DFA's information assets. Responsible for perf...
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Intelligence & Information Security
  • US Navy Reserve
  • Marysville, KS FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT At any given moment, hundreds of complex networked computer systems are operating in tandem to keep ships and submarines operating at their best. The specialized training you'll receive in this ...
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Intelligence & Information Security
  • US Navy Reserve
  • Haven, KS FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT At any given moment, hundreds of complex networked computer systems are operating in tandem to keep ships and submarines operating at their best. The specialized training you'll receive in this ...
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Intelligence & Information Security
  • US Navy Reserve
  • Victoria, KS FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT At any given moment, hundreds of complex networked computer systems are operating in tandem to keep ships and submarines operating at their best. The specialized training you'll receive in this ...
  • 26 Days Ago
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Information Security Architect
  • Trulieve
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Information Security Analyst
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
  • New York, NY
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Director of Cyber Security
  • Smith Arnold Partners
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GRC Analyst
  • The Phoenix Group
  • Boston, MA
  • Responsibilities: Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the firms governance, risk management, and co...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Game Management/Sports Information Graduate Assistant
  • CoSIDA
  • Chicago, IL
  • North Park University, a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, would like to announce that applica...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Supervisor Client Engagement (Healthcare)
  • VMLY&R Health
  • New York, NY
  • Description Position at VMLY&R Health Who we are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving w...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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GRC Analyst
  • The Phoenix Group
  • Boston, MA
  • Responsibilities: Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the firm’s governance, risk management, and c...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Supervisor Client Engagement
  • VMLY&R
  • Nashville, TN
  • Who we are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a cen...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Kansas

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Information Security Director jobs
$180,922 to $237,118

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What does an Information Security Director do?

Information Security Director in Dayton, OH
Information system security officers establish and enforce security policies to protect an organization’s computer infrastructure, networks and data.
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Information Security Director in Norfolk, VA
You should be comfortable communicating security directives to all employees including but not limited to Team Members, Leadership and Executives when required.
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Information Security Director in Riverside, CA
A security architect could help build a more resilient network.
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