Information Security Director

Earthcam - Upper Saddle River, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Upper Saddle River, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Information Security Director at EarthCam is responsible for leading the company's information security initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing a comprehensive security program. This role involves implementing security frameworks, managing security risks, and fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee strategies to assess and mitigate risk, safeguarding the corporation and its assets.
• Lead the initiative to implement security frameworks such as FedRAMP and NIST, creating necessary documentation, policies, procedures, and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as PCI and GDPR.
• Build a comprehensive security program that includes physical safety and cybersecurity policies.
• Review existing security measures and update protocols as needed.
• Oversee daily operations to identify potential security risks and areas for improvement.
• Foster a culture of security awareness by conducting training sessions and communicating with personnel.
• Manage, evaluate, and resolve any physical or digital security incidents or breaches.
• Ensure compliance of the company's security policies with federal laws and legislation.
• Present risk assessments and improved security policies to management team members.
• Work with management to develop and implement an appropriate budget for security programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, information technology systems, or a similar field.
• At least 10 years' experience working as a security manager.
• Excellent knowledge of state and federal information security laws.
• Proven proficiency in developing physical and digital security protocols and procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional managerial skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Proficiency in information management systems and knowledge of cybersecurity.
• Ability to research and stay up to date with security trends and changing government and state laws.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Single coverage 100% paid for by company)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K Plan (with aggressive company matching)
• Paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Regular free breakfasts, lunches and snacks
• Bicycles to ride around campus
• Team BBQs and annual company Olympics