Director of Information Security
Westford, MA, US
Information Technology
Full Time,
$180000 - $200000
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Westford, MA, US
$180000 - $200000
Full Time,
Other/Non Classified
On-site
Information Technology
Job details
Job Description
A global industrial technology company is hiring a Director of Information Security to lead its enterprise cybersecurity program from its Westford, MA headquarters. This full-time leadership role is responsible for driving security strategy, security operations, governance, and engineering across a global organization supporting manufacturing, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology. You’ll oversee initiatives spanning threat detection, incident response, identity and access management, vulnerability management, cloud security, compliance, and operational technology (OT) security while partnering closely with executive leadership to protect critical business systems.
This is a highly strategic leadership opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of cybersecurity at a growing global organization. You’ll inherit an established security team while driving modernization through automation, measurable security outcomes, and scalable security architecture.
Required Skills & Experience
· 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or security operations
· 5+ years of experience managing security managers and senior technical teams
· Proven experience building and scaling enterprise cybersecurity programs across complex organizations
· Deep expertise in security operations, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, identity and access management (IAM), and security architecture
· Experience developing security programs supported by automation, metrics, and operational excellence
· Strong understanding of cloud security, enterprise infrastructure, and modern security technologies
· Experience managing third-party security vendors, consultants, and managed security service providers (MSSPs)
· Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, GDPR, and related compliance standards
· Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate cybersecurity strategy to executive leadership
· Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Skills & Experience
· Experience securing manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or Operational Technology (OT) environments
· Experience supporting global, multi-site organizations
· Familiarity with AI governance, security automation, and emerging security technologies
· Experience leading penetration testing, security audits, and enterprise risk assessments
· Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
· 35% Security Strategy & Program Leadership
· 30% Security Operations & Incident Response
· 20% Governance, Risk & Compliance
· 15% Security Architecture, Automation & Engineering
Daily Responsibilities
· 30% Hands On Technical Leadership
· 40% Management & Team Leadership
· 30% Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Engagement
The Offer
• Competitive base salary + bonus opportunity
You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Benefits
· Vision Benefits
· 401(k) with company match
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Paid Holidays
· Leadership Development Opportunities
· Hybrid Work Environment
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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