Director, IT Security

$165,000 - $190,000/Yr

Ap Wireless - Bala Cynwyd, PA

Full-time - Senior

Bala Cynwyd, PA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Director of IT Security is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive security management of the organization's IT environment, ensuring the protection of systems including O365, Azure, and various applications. This role involves implementing security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supervising IT Security Analysts to maintain a secure IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee antivirus deployment and configuration, ensuring endpoint protection and policy compliance.
• Implement and manage network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and system administration tasks.
• Secure virtual environments and manage virtual machines, adhering to best practices for virtualization security.
• Oversee email security solutions to protect against phishing, malware, and other threats, while responding to security incidents.
• Perform security hardening of software, hardware, and network devices, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Handle SSL/TLS and other security certificates.
• Assess and secure third-party applications, implement secure coding practices, and conduct code reviews.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies, conducting risk assessments and managing vulnerabilities.
• Manage vendor selection and project oversight for internal and external penetration tests, addressing and documenting vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the IT Security Analyst and other teams to integrate security best practices across systems and applications, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Document all work in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain system architecture documentation using visualization tools.
• Stay current on security trends and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance security.
• Handle ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT security roles with a focus on O365, Entra ID, antivirus, email, applications, and virtualization platforms.
• Proven experience with security hardening of software and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of application security, including websites, databases, access control, and third-party services.
• Proficiency in security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption tools, and antivirus solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security, identity and access management, policy creation and implementation, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and security standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid benefits - medical, dental, vision (employee and family)
• Vacation, sick and holiday time
• Flexible work schedule
• 401k with employer match
• Training and development opportunities