Information Security Director jobs in Utica, NY

Assured Information Security (AIS) is looking for a proven leader to join our team as Business Director! In this role, you’ll be responsible for the direction, growth and operational effectiveness of the AFRL Business Unit (BU). This is a hybrid position, candidate must be within driving distance of headquarters in Rome, NY.

We’re looking for a strategic leader who is capable of growing a portfolio of customers and programs within the BU’s focus area, fostering research and development (R&D) and delivering state of the art solutions and professional services. 

How You’ll Succeed

You’ll succeed by ensuring that the BU operates to AIS’s core values, providing timely and effective communications to team members and executive leadership. You’ll create and support career development opportunities for program management and engineering staff and deconflict resources constraints effectively. Core to this effort, you’ll build and retain a program leadership team that supports the overall vision and mission of the unit. You’ll meet or exceed the overall profit and loss goals of the BU and report status to the Senior Vice President of Defense and Intelligence (SVP D&I) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Additional duties and responsibilities include:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic planning for the BU working with the SVP D&I. The focus of plans should be on growth of the BU, diversification of the customer base, strategic capture and growth of current programs.
• New Market Planning: Work with the Director of Business Development to identify new markets and develop approach plans for entering new markets and developing new customers.
• Pipeline: Work with the Director of Business Development and Director of Accounts to develop and maintain a pipeline of opportunities for the business unit in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Forecasting: Provide inputs to maintain a rolling 18-month forecast for the BU working with the OM-PMO to roll-up financial reports into a comprehensive view of backlog, pipeline and staff utilization for the BU.
• Staff Development: Provide leadership and executive oversight to program managers in execution of their duties. Develop annual goals for program managers and monitor performance, providing mentoring and counselling during the year. Implement PRSP plan and conduct periodic reviews of program leadership personnel, with input from the Senior Vice President of Defense & Intelligence.
• Workforce Planning: Develop and implement a workforce plan with the OM-PMO to roll-up plans into a comprehensive view. Ensure that programs are following the recruiting process as published by HR and filling open requisitions in a timely manner.
• BU Oversight: Ensure that periodic BU reviews are being conducted and that weekly activity reports are submitted for the SVP D&I and COO. Set priorities for key initiatives and resource assignment within the BU.
• Technology and Solution Roadmap: Develop and implement a technology and solution roadmap for the BU. Working with the Chief Technology Office and Chief Engineers, identify research opportunities and establish priorities for internal research and development (IR&D).
• Budget: Establish budget priorities and guidance for the BU. Develop and maintain the BU budget in support of corporate strategic goals and BU profit and loss objectives.

Your Expertise

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
• You have an active Top-Secret clearance, SCI preferred.
• You have 15 years’ experience leading a government services business unit or division.
• You have 15 years’ experience in DoD and intel related cyber and/or C5ISR operations.
• You have 10 years’ experience in government business development planning and execution.
• You have the ability to travel up to 25%

The Impact
AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Our roots trace back to the very beginnings of cybersecurity research, when a group of hackers worked around a pool table until they became profitable enough to order office furniture. They hung a pirate flag on the wall to represent their decision to do things differently. Those pioneers started AIS because they not only believed in the potential of the industry, but the necessity to provide the United States with the offensive and defensive capabilities needed to gain the high ground in cyber warfare.

Decades later, the pirate flag waves tall outside of our headquarters, and we continue to develop and envision technologies that protect our nation and our warfighters. The challenge is that there is no end in sight. We’re looking for the best and brightest people to support our mission. When you join our team, no matter your role, you’ll be contributing to the security of our nation and our way of life.

The Culture
You’re not just a number here. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry and ensuring our brilliant team members have exciting, challenging and impactful work and a fun, values-driven environment to collaborate in. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

US Salary Range: $210,000 - $230,000
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.