Chief Cybersecurity Strategist Director

Job Title: Chief Cybersecurity Strategist Director

Job Location: Remote initially

Interview: Virtual

Job Duration: C2H



Job Responsibilities

• Define and implement vision for security tools and strategies.
• Optimize tools coverage, consolidation, and integration across systems.
• Maintain and manage roadmaps for tool consolidation and replacements.
• Stay ahead of evolving threats to enhance detection and defence mechanisms.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams for platform and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Oversee integration of cloud monitoring tools and data flows for intelligence enhancement.
• Work with stakeholders to assess tool needs and align them with the decision-making framework.
• Strategize cost efficiencies and savings in cybersecurity technology spend.
• Manage business justifications for tool additions/removals and ensure project benefits realization.
• Conduct research on PaaS/SaaS tools for security defence integration.
• Provide updates to leadership and manage strategic initiatives like "Bend the Cost Curve."
• Travel required (10-15%).

Leadership Qualities:

• Demonstrates transformational and strategic leadership with a long-term vision.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships and anticipates diverse needs.
• Champions safety, fosters inclusion, and ensures fiscal responsibility.
• Inspires teams, optimizes performance, and promotes ethical compliance.
• Delivers high-quality customer-centric solutions.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of relevant experience.

Desired:

• Advanced degree in relevant fields like data management or cybersecurity.
• 7 years in utility industries (electric or gas) or related fields.
• Experience with operational cybersecurity, AI-based security, and creating security data lakes.
• Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g., NERC CIP, TSA, FERC).
• Leadership in complex, high-risk projects and strategic planning.

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