Senior Director - Information and Cyber Security

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About Diversified : Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology. What to Expect: At Diversified , you'll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you're ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it. Primary Functions: The Senior Director of Information and Cybersecurity serves as the senior-most cybersecurity leader within the internal IT organization, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise cybersecurity strategy in close alignment with IT and digital transformation priorities. As a key member of the IT leadership team, this position ensures that security is fully integrated into infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and end-user environments. The role partners with the CIO to balance risk management, innovation, and operational efficiency, embedding security-by-design principles across all IT initiatives. Actively participate in the RFP development and evaluation process, ensuring security requirements are clearly defined, embedded, and aligned with organizational risk standards. The leader oversees global security operations, architecture, risk management, and compliance, ensuring the protection of corporate systems and data while enabling business agility. This role also drives enterprise-wide security governance, fosters a strong security culture, and provides strategic guidance to senior leadership on cyber risks, investments, and resilience. Essential Functions: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and execute the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives Establish global security governance frameworks, policies, and standards Partner with executive leadership to embed security into corporate strategy and digital transformation initiatives Provide regular updates to Board / Audit Committee on cyber risk posture and mitigation plans Cyber Risk Management Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of enterprise cyber risks Own the risk management framework, including risk registers and treatment plans Ensure alignment with frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust Oversee third-party and supply chain security risk management Security Operations & Incident Response Oversee global Security Operations Center (SOC) and threat monitoring capabilities Lead incident response planning, crisis management, and breach investigations Ensure continuous improvement of threat detection, response, and recovery capabilities Coordinate with legal, HR, and communications teams during incidents Identity, Access & Data Protection Drive enterprise strategies for Identity & Access Management (IAM) and privileged access Ensure implementation of data protection, encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP) Oversee secure access for employees, contractors, and partners across global environments Security Architecture & Engineering Lead the design of secure architecture across cloud, infrastructure, and applications Ensure integration of security-by-design principles into IT and product development Oversee modernization efforts Regulatory Compliance & Audit Ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, ISO, SOC 2 as applicable) Manage relationships with internal audit and external regulators Oversee audit readiness, security certifications, and remediation of findings Global Security Awareness & Culture Champion a security-first culture across the organization Lead security awareness training and phishing simulations Partner with HR to embed cybersecurity into employee lifecycle processes Vendor & Third-Party Security Establish and enforce third-party security standards and assessments Collaborate with procurement and legal on security requirements in contracts Monitor risks associated with outsourcing, SaaS, and global partners Budget & Resource Management Own and manage the global cybersecurity budget Optimize investments across tools, talent, and services Build and lead a high-performing global security organization 10. Innovation & Emerging Threats Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends Drive adoption of AI-driven security, automation, and advanced analytics Lead innovation in proactive threat intelligence and cyber resilience 11. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with: - CIO on IT and digital initiatives - Legal & Compliance on regulatory matters - HR on insider risk

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