Head of Information Security

Head of Information Security and AI resilience $170,000–$185,000 | Nassau County, New York | Onsite You've built your career protecting businesses from technology risk. Now you could shape how an entire organisation approaches cybersecurity, AI and its digital future. This newly created leadership role gives you ownership of cybersecurity governance, AI strategy and technology risk within a regulated business backed by a larger corporate organisation. You'll move beyond managing security programmes to influencing business decisions, setting strategy and helping leadership navigate the opportunities and risks of AI. Why this role is worth exploring You'll have the scope to make your mark: Own the cybersecurity agenda. Shape security frameworks, risk priorities, audit readiness and compliance across SOX, PCI DSS and regulated operations. Lead the AI strategy. Define how AI is adopted, governed and integrated securely with enterprise systems, including NetSuite. Influence at senior level. Report directly to the VP Finance, advise senior leadership and work closely with Corporate Technologies. Build capability in others. Mentor an existing Systems Administrator, supporting their development into a broader security-focused role. Shape the technology roadmap. Own strategic priorities and investment planning while partnering with an established Director of IT responsible for infrastructure and operational technology. You'll have a defined leadership remit, direct access to decision-makers and the opportunity to establish how this new function operates. What you'll bring Senior IT leadership experience with strong cybersecurity governance expertise, including frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001. Experience leading SOX IT controls and security compliance within a diagnostics, medical, biotech, lifesciences, pharma, engineering or manufacturing environment. Practical experience governing enterprise AI adoption, data protection and technology risk.