Director of Cybersecurity

Director of Cybersecurity

The Director of Cybersecurity leads the development and execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategies designed to protect the organization's digital assets, manufacturing systems, infrastructure, and intellectual property. This role is responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber risks, overseeing incident response and continuous monitoring programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards, and embedding security best practices across IT and manufacturing operations. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, the Director applies strong technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities to strengthen the organization's security posture, support operational resilience, and proactively adapt cybersecurity strategies in response to evolving threats and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity roles, including leadership positions.
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity programs within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and industry-specific standards.
• Experience with risk management, incident response, and regulatory compliance in cybersecurity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Business Administration.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Experience with operational technology (OT) security and industrial control systems (ICS).
• Familiarity with emerging cybersecurity technologies and threat intelligence platforms.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust cybersecurity strategy aligned with the organization's manufacturing operations and business goals.
• Lead and manage the cybersecurity team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high effectiveness.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security gaps and implement appropriate controls.
• Oversee incident response and recovery efforts, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to minimize impact.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices specific to the manufacturing industry.
• Collaborate with IT and operational technology (OT) teams to secure network infrastructure, industrial control systems, and connected devices.
• Manage cybersecurity budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments to optimize security posture.
• Report regularly to senior leadership and the board on cybersecurity risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

M&D provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, military status, and genetic information.