Director of Information Security

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.