IT Security Director

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Director to oversee compliance, data privacy, and information security initiatives at SymphonyAI. You will be responsible for safeguarding our digital assets, ensuring regulatory adherence, and fostering a security-focused culture across all divisions.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Compliance:

• Oversee Governance, Risk, and Compliance efforts across all company divisions. Ensure alignment with industry standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and DORA. Facilitate a strong compliance culture that adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Engage with prospects, partners, and customers regarding our security posture. Manage and complete regular questionnaires and forms collaboratively to ensure compliance with external requirements and expectations.
• Own our staff security awareness training program.

Information Security:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of our information security and cybersecurity strategy. Continuously evaluate and enhance security protocols to protect organizational assets from emerging threats.
• Manage relationships with IT security vendors. Evaluate and select security products and services that align with strategic needs, negotiating as necessary.
• Develop and implement security awareness training programs for employees to promote best practices and cultivate a vigilant workforce.
• Oversee penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities promptly.

Data Privacy:

• Establish and maintain programs to ensure data handling, storage, and access comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR. Drive initiatives to protect customer and employee data and mitigate privacy risks.

What you'll bring

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in IT security, including leadership and people management roles.
• Experience building or scaling IT security teams and processes in dynamic environments.
• Experience with compliance audits according to ISO27001, SOC2, and HIPAA standards.
• Experience providing security posture information for RFPs.
• Knowledge of data privacy initiatives, especially EU GDPR.
• Experience managing IT security vendors and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Experience in large-scale business transformation.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex security concepts to all levels, including senior and executive stakeholders.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to support stakeholders across different time zones.

About Us

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI serves over 1500 enterprise customers globally and employs over 3,000 professionals across more than 30 countries.

Visit our website for more information about our hiring process, culture, and values.