CISO Director - Information Security
About the positionResponsibilities• 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