Director of Cyber Security

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Cyber Security 10916

The ideal candidate brings deep security operations experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in the Microsoft security ecosystem, with a proven ability to modernize cyber defense through automation and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cyber defense, including detection engineering, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and digital forensics.
• Direct 24x7 security monitoring and incident response across a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Develop and implement AI-enabled security operations, leveraging automation and AI agents to enhance detection, investigation, and response.
• Govern and secure enterprise AI platforms, ensuring compliance with AI governance and data protection standards.
• Drive SIEM/SOAR strategy, security automation, and continuous improvement of detection capabilities.
• Lead major incident response activities and coordinate cross-functional response efforts.
• Partner with technology, legal, compliance, and business leaders to support security strategy and risk management.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing cyber defense team.
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, and security governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years leading security operations teams.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, and automation within security operations.
• Strong knowledge of AI security concepts and frameworks, including securing AI-enabled applications and services.
• Expertise with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, SIEM/SOAR platforms, KQL, Python, and PowerShell.
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-tenant security operations; regulated industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of data protection, DLP, DSPM, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and related security frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or GCFA preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.