Job Description
Job Description
2Bridge has been engaged by a publicly traded manufacturing and technology organization with a global footprint seeking a Director of Cyber Security to lead and expand its information security operations. With a diversified product portfolio serving multiple industries, this company is committed to safeguarding its data, infrastructure, and customers worldwide. You will report to the head of IT and are responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of cybersecurity efforts, including team leadership, governance frameworks, risk assessment, incident response, and secure architecture.
Our client offers a comprehensive package that includes a base salary, bonus, medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, 401k, etc.
They are targeting a salary of 145000-185000 USD plus bonus, onsite near Park Ridge, NJ.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a cybersecurity team, providing mentorship and hands-on guidance across incident response, security engineering, and threat detection.
- Oversee enterprise security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR) and ensure proactive threat hunting, remediation, and compliance.
- Evaluate and implement security protocols, policies, and frameworks aligned to NIST, ISO, or similar standards.
- Perform internal audits, penetration tests, and forensic investigations, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Monitor threat intelligence feeds and CVE alerts; assess and mitigate vulnerabilities across global systems.
- Collaborate across departments to integrate security into systems design, application development, and business operations.
- Lead security risk assessments and communicate risk posture to executive leadership.
- Own the development of incident response plans, disaster recovery, and security awareness programs.
- Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity regulations and corporate governance requirements.
- Participate in change management, system integration, and compliance projects.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including 2+ years in a management or team lead role.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO/IEC 27001.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, or equivalent are required.
- Proven experience with SIEM /EDR platforms (FortiSIEM / Sophos), vulnerability management tools, and security architecture design.
- Track record of presenting risk, metrics, and mitigation strategies to executive leadership.
- Strong forensic, threat analysis, and incident response capabilities.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to evolving threats and business needs.