Director Information Security (Trenton)

Director, Information Security

Global Cybersecurity | Multi-Region Manufacturing Organisation

Trenton, New Jersey

QLM Search is partnering with a long-established global packaging manufacturer to appoint a Director, Information Security , helping shape and deliver the next phase of its global cybersecurity strategy.

Operating across multiple regions and business units within a lean global structure , this is a broad leadership mandate requiring someone who can move comfortably between strategy, technical detail, risk and senior business engagement .

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and strengthen capability across Security Operations, Incident Response and investigations .
• Advance GRC and Risk Assurance , ensuring risks, controls, remediation and residual exposure are effectively managed.
• Lead Vulnerability Management , prioritising remediation against technical and business risk.
• Strengthen security across applications, platforms, infrastructure and cloud environments .
• Develop security policy, standards, procedures and incident playbooks .
• Continue developing manufacturing and Operational Technology security .
• Build global Training & Awareness , creating common standards while accommodating regional and business-unit requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders across IT, Engineering, Operations and the wider business to translate cyber risk into practical decisions.

Ideal Background:

• Senior Information Security/Cybersecurity leadership within a complex, international or multi-business organisation .
• Strong technical foundations across security operations, infrastructure, networks, applications/platforms and security architecture .
• Genuine recent experience leading major incidents and investigations , with the ability to remain close to technical detail.
• Broad experience across GRC/Risk Assurance, Vulnerability Management and control effectiveness .
• Able to combine hands-on technical credibility with strong executive communication and stakeholder influence .
• Comfortable operating within a lean environment , personally stepping into detail where required while developing teams and capability.
• Manufacturing / OT experience valuable, alongside knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001 and cloud security . CISSP/CISM or equivalent desirable.

The Opportunity:

A highly visible role with the opportunity to influence and deliver a multi-year global Information Security roadmap , strengthening capability across a complex international manufacturing environment while remaining close to both the technology and the business.

For an introductory discussion, please contact James Powell at QLM Search .