Director IT Cyber Policy/Governance

The Director of IT Cyber Policy & Governance is responsible for both the strategic development and operational execution of the organization’s IT/Cyber Policy & Governance Management Program. The Director of IT Cyber Policy & Governance provides strategic leadership over the creation, implementation, and oversight of IT policies and governance frameworks. that the IT Policy Group is responsible for. This role ensures IT policies are aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices for IT governance. A critical aspect of this role includes managing the policy exceptions process, ensuring all deviations from standard policies are documented, reviewed, and approved in a controlled manner and support the negotiation of client and supplier contracts to ensure adherence to cybersecurity requirement. This role will lead Client Inquiry Process for Cybersecurity Requirements the contracting process Here, you will make an impact by:

· Policy Development and Implementation:

o Develop, review, and update IT/Cyber policies, standards, and procedures to ensure they align with industry standards and organizational goals.

o Ensure that IT policies are well-documented, communicated, and enforced across the organization.

o Ensure all cybersecurity policies align with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS), frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, COBIT), and best practices.

o Collaborate with key stakeholders across IT, legal, HR, and business units to ensure policies meet business needs and regulatory requirements and address new policy creation through an IT Policy Board.

· Governance Frameworks:

o Design and establish IT/Cyber governance frameworks that incorporate best practices and support the organization's strategic objectives.

o Ensure that governance frameworks are effectively implemented and maintained.

· Policy Exceptions/Issue Management:

· Develop and manage a process for handling policy exceptions, including the evaluation, approval, and documentation of exceptions.

· Work with stakeholders to assess the impact of policy exceptions and ensure that appropriate risk mitigation measures are in place

· Stakeholder Collaboration:

o Work closely with business units, IT/Cyber teams, and senior management to ensure IT/Cyber policies and governance frameworks align with business objectives.

o Facilitate communication and collaboration between IT/Cyber and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to IT governance through IT Policy Board.

o Respond to Client Cybersecurity Inquiries

o Collaborate and support Legal and Procurement teams to integrate cybersecurity requirements into contract terms and conditions for client and supplier contracts

· Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

o Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of IT/Cyber policy governance.

o Prepare and present regular reports on IT/Cyber policy adherence, governance activities, efforts to senior management.

· Continuous Improvement:

o Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT/Cyber policy governance.

o Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance the effectiveness of IT/Cyber policy governance.

Your Skills and Expertise:

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

· Ten (10) years of experience in Cybersecurity in a private, public, government or military environment

· Five (5) years of management and/or supervisor experience

· CISSP certification or one of the following certifications such as SANS, ISACA (CGEIT, CISA, CISM, ISO 31000 CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)

· Multiple certifications from the list above are preferred

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

· Master’s degree in computer engineering, computer systems or information technology field from an accredited institution

· Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity/risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on IT/Cyber Policy Management.

· Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).

· Other technology certifications e.g., ITIL, COBIT.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors.