DDN

Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance

Santa Clara Office FullTime Hybrid $275/year
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Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop the compliance roadmap and lead SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification programs. - Collaborate with the Identity and Access Management team to strengthen the company’s identity posture and AI governance guardrails. - Direct the End-User Services team in deploying endpoint protection solutions, including mobile device management, conditional access, verified identity, and related security capabilities. - Develop and operate a comprehensive threat and vulnerability management program. - Develop and manage a comprehensive threat hunting, event analysis, and incident response capability. - Perform detailed and complex security analysis, including malware analysis. - Provide technical leadership for all relevant information security platforms. - Serve as the final escalation point for threat hunting, event detection and analysis, and incident response. - Oversee and directly participate in the administration of the firm’s SIEM and other relevant information security technology platforms. - Lead the response to and containment of information security-related incidents. - Ensure indicators of attack and indicators of compromise are promptly integrated into relevant systems and platforms. - Manage threat intelligence sources, including both human-readable and machine-readable intelligence. - Partner with IT, Legal, and Internal Audit to develop and maintain security best practices and policies for internal systems. - Play a primary role in the selection of new information security technologies. - Support the development of information security team members and facilitate knowledge transfer to other IT and firmwide groups. JOB REQUIREMENTS - 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, including 5+ years leading cybersecurity teams at the manager, director, or higher level. - Proven experience owning enterprise cybersecurity strategy, including capital and operating budgets. - Deep hands-on expertise across all aspects of a comprehensive cybersecurity program. - Experience managing hybrid environments that span on-premises or colocation infrastructure and at least one major cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Deep knowledge of and experience with industry compliance programs, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, and related frameworks. - Strong foundation in disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability architecture. - Experience with infrastructure automation, configuration management, and modern operations practices. - Track record of building, leading, and retaining high-performing technical teams. - Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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What does the Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance role at DDN involve?

The Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance position at DDN in Santa Clara Office is a fulltime role. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop the compliance roadmap and lead SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification programs. - Collaborate with the Identity and Access Management team to strengthen the company’s identity posture and AI governance guardrails. - Direct the End-User Services team in deploying endpoint protection solutions, including mobile device management, conditional access, verified identity, and related security capabilities. - Develop and operate a comprehensive threat and vulnerability management program. - Develop and manage a comprehensive threat hunting, event analysis, and incident response capability. - Perform detailed and complex security analysis, including malware analysis. - Provide technical leadership for all relevant information security platforms.

What skills are required for Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance at DDN?

Key skills for this role include: Scala, Rails, AWS, Azure, GCP, Cybersecurity, API.

What is the salary for Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance at DDN?

The listed compensation for this role is $275/year. Actual salary may vary based on experience and location.

Is the Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance position at DDN remote or on-site?

This position is Hybrid. Expect a combination of office and remote work, typically based in Santa Clara Office.

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Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance at DDN is a fulltime security position in Santa Clara Office. Key skills include Scala, Rails, AWS, Azure, GCP, Cybersecurity, API. Compensation: $275/year. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 10+ years.

This role is classified as hybrid and is suitable for senior-level professionals. Ghost Score 35/100 (Possibly Stale) indicates this listing is possibly stale — verify on the employer site.

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