Director of Cybersecurity | Growth Opportunity | Private-Equity Backed Expansion

Permanent | Career-Defining Leadership Role

Are you a visionary Cybersecurity leader ready to build and scale an enterprise-wide program through high-volume M&A?

Backed by a top-tier private equity firm, this is a unique and high-impact opportunity to take the helm as the Director of Cybersecurity. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will drive information security strategy, governance, and operations across a rapidly expanding organization in the United States.

We are seeking a proven leader with deep expertise not only in building a robust Information Security Program from the ground up but also in the strategic deployment of best-in-class tools. This role requires a professional comfortable partnering with external security firms and integrators to rapidly harden our overall security posture at scale, with a critical focus on the high-volume integration of mid-market acquisitions into our standardized platform.

Why This Opportunity?

• Cybersecurity Focus: Direct mandate to lead and evolve the enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
• High-Growth M&A Environment: Directly influence security integration for high-velocity expansion.
• Modern Tech Stack Deployment: Oversee the implementation and optimization of cutting-edge security tools.
• C-Suite Visibility: Direct influence and visibility at the leadership level.
• Total Rewards: Competitive salary, strong benefits, and significant leadership runway.

In This Role, You Will:

• M&A & Integration Leadership: Own the security strategy and execution for integrating newly acquired mid-market companies, standardizing their security controls and platforms.
• Program & Roadmap: Define and execute the comprehensive cybersecurity roadmap aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 & CIS Controls.
• Security Operations (SecOps) Excellence: Oversee all aspects of modern SecOps, including SOC/MDR operations, vulnerability management, threat-mitigation actions, incident response, and DR/BCP readiness.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with external vendors and partners to deploy and manage a suite of best-in-class security tools, accelerating the enhancement of our security architecture.
• Governance & Compliance: Govern third-party risk, security tooling, and architecture standards, ensuring rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements (PCI, CJIS, CPRA/CCPA/CPA, etc.).
• Security Culture: Champion a security-first culture across the organization, delivering measurable improvements in the enterprise cyber risk posture.

What You Bring:

• Deep InfoSec Leadership: 8+ years of progressive Information Security leadership experience.
• M&A Integration: Proven success building and integrating security programs in M&A-intensive, high-growth environments.
• Modern Cyber Tech Stack: Hands-on oversight of implementing modern security solutions. Ideally, direct experience with platforms like NinjaOne, Adaptive, and Rapid7 is highly preferred.
• SecOps Command: Strong, demonstrable background in leading Security Operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• GCR Expertise: Strong command of governance, risk, compliance, and cloud security architecture.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as CISSP / CISM are strongly preferred.
• Leadership Qualities: Influential communication, strong business-alignment skills, and an ability to lead through change and build trust across all organizational levels.

Note: Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without current or future sponsorship will be considered, as sponsorship is not available at this time.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base, bonus and perks commensurate with experience

Full medical, dental, vision, life + 401(k) with company match

Leadership growth aligned with continued PE-backed expansion

Ready to Lead What’s Next in Cybersecurity?

If you’re energized by transformation, influence, and the ability to directly impact business outcomes — let’s talk.

Express your interest for a confidential conversation.

Empower your next chapter… and help enable a more secure and resilient future.