Director of Security

DescriptionKforce has a client seeking a Director of Security in Miami, FL (Florida).Responsibilities:* Lead the overall Information Security program and strategic cybersecurity roadmap* Oversee Security Operations, including threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and MSSP relationships* Direct Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) initiatives, including risk assessments, policy management, audit support, and remediation efforts* Establish and maintain enterprise Data Governance practices, including data classification, retention, privacy controls, and data protection standards* Drive security integration across software development and cloud environments through DevSecOps best practices* Define and govern security architecture standards, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, network segmentation, IAM, SIEM, EDR/XDR, and Zero Trust frameworks* Lead major security incidents and serve as the executive point of contact during cybersecurity events* Develop security metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting for leadership stakeholders* Manage security budgets, vendor relationships, technology investments, and licensing agreements* Support regulatory examinations, security audits, customer assessments, and compliance requirements* Mentor and develop a team of cybersecurity professionals while fostering a strong security culture across the organizationRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field* 10+ years of progressive Information Security experience (15+ years in lieu of degree considered)* 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity teamsHands-on experience leading:* Security Operations (SOC)* Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)* Data Governance* DevSecOps ProgramsDeep knowledge of security frameworks and standards including:* NIST CSF* NIST 800-53* ISO 27001* CIS Controls* PCI-DSS* SOX* Data Privacy Regulations* Strong understanding of enterprise security technologies, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust architectures* Experience managing budgets, vendors, audits, and incident response programs* Ability to communicate technical concepts and risk effectively to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:* Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Business Administration* Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CCSP* Experience within highly regulated industries* Executive-level presentation experience, including board or audit committee engagement* Spanish language proficiency preferredJob TypeContractCompensation127500 - $172500