Senior Director of Security Operations

Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that’s just the beginning!

Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.

About the Role

The Senior Director of Security Operations will oversee Business Wire’s security infrastructure, focusing on advancing cloud and data center security while ensuring the day-to-day protection of digital assets, systems, and personnel. This leader will manage the organization’s security operations team, implement cutting-edge security technologies, and lead incident response efforts to maintain a secure and resilient environment.

What You'll Do

• Mentor and lead a team of security professionals to protect company systems and customer data.
• Enhance the overall security strategy for Business Wire's cloud and data center environments, data, code, and applications.
• Implement advanced security controls and technologies, such as SIEM, Microsoft Defender, and Abnormal Security to monitor and protect the organization’s assets. 
• Improve data encryption, access controls, and secure coding practices to ensure the integrity of critical systems.
• Manage and improve security governance frameworks, including controls, standards, policies, and guidelines, while balancing security needs with user experience and usability.
• Plan for and respond to security incidents, establishing processes to minimize their impact.
• Conduct periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal security benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Architecture, DevSecOps, IT Operations, Program Management, and Business Operations to align security strategies with organizational goals.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to build and manage high-performing security teams.
• Ability to foster collaboration and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strategic thinking to develop forward-looking security operations strategies.
• Exceptional communication skills to translate technical requirements into actionable business solutions.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in Information Security, with 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proven expertise in cloud security including SIEM, Microsoft Defender, and Abnormal Security, etc.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with external and internal stakeholders including executives. Ability to deliver constructive & encouraging feedback.
• Proactive, organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and persistent.

Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $250K to $265K/year. Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.




Business Wire’s total rewards include:

• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more! 

A pre-employment background check will be required after the acceptance of an offer. Business Wire is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Business Wire will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.