Director of Cybersecurity

Director of Cybersecurity

Job Category: Information Technology Requisition Number: DIREC001516

Full-Time On-site Illinois-Naperville Naperville, IL 60563, USA

Description

About Calamos

Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. Calamos offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area.

Summary of the Role

As Director of Cybersecurity at Calamos, you'll be the CISO's right hand in executing our comprehensive security strategy, serving as the operational backbone of our Information Security Program. This is a high-impact, individual contributor, leadership role where you'll own the day-to-day security operations protecting billions in assets and sensitive financial data from sophisticated cyber threats.

You'll manage our security operations center—orchestrating incident response, managing enterprise security tools, and ensuring our defenses stay ahead of emerging threats. Think of yourself as the bridge between strategic vision and tactical excellence. While the CISO sets the course, you'll be the one making it happen—leading teams through critical incidents, implementing cutting-edge security technologies, and ensuring seamless 24/7 protection across our infrastructure.

This isn't a role for someone who just monitors dashboards. You'll drive continuous improvement across our security stack, from endpoint protection to cloud security services. You'll be the go-to expert who translates complex threats into actionable defenses, manages relationships with key security vendors, and ensures our vulnerability management program stays best-in-class. When incidents strike—day or night—you'll lead from the front with technical expertise and cool-headed decision-making.

We're seeking a seasoned, individual contributor, security leader who combines deep technical knowledge with strong operational excellence. You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments, can manage multiple critical initiatives simultaneously, and has proven success in building and running enterprise security operations. If you're ready to be the operational force behind a world-class security program and want to work alongside forward-thinking security leadership, this is your opportunity to excel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical information security systems management including – but not limited to – endpoint protection; application control; email security; firewalls; vulnerability management; data loss prevention; cloud security services; security information and event management.
• Manage firmwide Cybersecurity incident response program management.
• Manage vulnerability management program and technology risk management program.
• Provide subject matter expertise on information security matters to Calamos technologists, business associates, managers, and executives.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with managed and/or professional information security services firms.
• Lead information security projects and enhancement efforts.
• Contribute to development of Calamos information security awareness program.
• Contribute to development of Calamos information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide input to the development of Calamos information security strategy and other cybersecurity and technology planning efforts.
• Stay abreast of relevant information security threats, news, and technologies.
• Respond to high-severity security alerts that may occur off-hours – including nights or weekends.
• Respond to escalated cybersecurity help desk tickets and participate in disaster recovery planning activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 8 years of professional information security or cybersecurity experience is required. Experience and interest in financial services is required.
• Technical or professional certifications are preferred.
• Advanced degree in Information Security or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum one year's experience managing delivery of cybersecurity services in an enterprise environment is desirable.
• Minimum two years' professional experience in financial services or business consulting industry is highly preferred.
• Interest in financial services industry and demonstrable passion for technology is required.
• Firewall administration / management experience and Cyber incident management experience is preferred.
• Project management experience with the ability to successfully complete projects on time and within budget is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies including Defender, Entra, Intune, Sentinel, and Azure strongly preferred.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits.

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