CISO Director - Information Security

About the position Responsibilities • Develops and maintains a culture of security that emphasizes the enterprise-wide responsibility for ALL SOA employees. • Develops and maintains a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with the organization's overall security objectives and the larger organizational cloud strategy. • Assures the alignment of IT and business strategy with particular focus on thought leadership and innovation. • Develops strategic annual and long-term business plans and operational budgets for responsible IT areas. • Tracks implementations to ensure financial and service targets are met according to timelines. • Creates a security strategy and roadmap to drive the organization towards a more secure future. • Directs and manages IT Department activities and operations. • Provides motivational career development and assessment of team members. • Fosters and encourages a diverse, inclusive team while encouraging proudly living out Subaru's Love Promise. • Drives the incident response plan for the organization enrolling leadership to follow a well-rehearsed plan when a cyber event occurs. • Oversees and negotiates service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders. • Tracks service delivery to ensure agreed targets and standards are met. • Directs relationships with vendors and ensures that vendors meet SOA business objectives/objectives, SLAs, and deliverables in a timely manner and within budget guidelines. • Interacts with major suppliers, overseeing RFPs, bids, contracts, and service agreements. • Directs the design and implementation of security solutions that are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective. • Determines the value and ROI of every IT-related project. • Prioritizes the scheduling and implementation of major IT projects to ensure the efficient utilization of resources. • Identifies IT resources required to meet defined business objectives. • Develops and defends opportunities for continuous creative improvement of processes and systems. • Acts as a change agent for new technologies and processes in the SOA environment. • Oversees the creation and maintenance of policies and procedures that protect the organization's computing infrastructure and data. • Collaborates with Legal and Government Relations/Compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. • Advocates for changes in other departments' practices to ensure compliance with security policies. • Directs the planning, production, and implementation of information and for SOA technology-related systems policies, procedures, and regulations. • Disseminates company changes and significant events to IT staff members, ensuring they are informed and engaged. • Advocates for change initiatives and effectively leads the implementation of innovative ideas within the IT department and across the organization. • Enforces data trust and enablement security measures to protect the company's information. • Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends. • Assists in the recruitment, hiring, and training of IT support staff. Requirements • Demonstrated senior-level IT management experience, adept at shaping and executing complex IT strategies. • Executive presence in gaining consensus across all parties. • Proven track record managing budgets ranging from $4 million to $10 million. • Proficiency in articulating intricate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Proficient in leading multiple IT disciplines, including software development, technical support, and systems architecture. • In-depth understanding of computer systems, applications, operating systems, and robust knowledge of data security protocols. • Strong negotiation skills and a collaborative approach in dealings with third-party IT business partners. • Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills. Nice-to-haves • Master's Degree in Information Technology, Business Development, or related field preferred. • 5-7+ years in a similar size company and with relevant achievements. Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision Plans • Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings • 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit • Vehicle Discount Programs • Professional growth and development opportunities • Direct partnership with senior leadership • Formal Mentorship Program • LinkedIn Learning License Apply tot his job Apply To this Job