Director of Cybersecurity
altard stateKnoxville, TN
Director of Cybersecurity
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altard stateKnoxville, TNtoday
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Information Security AnalystsComputer and Information Systems ManagersInformation Security EngineersIndustries
Computer Systems Design ServicesOther Computer Related ServicesOther Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesDirector Of Cybersecurity Corporate Office - Knoxville, TNAltar'd State is a rapidly growing women's fashion brand with more than 120 boutiques in 38 states. We offer a place of respite and a distinctive shopping experience with the latest fashion finds, the most sought-after accessories, as well as charming home dcor and gifts. Our mission is "Stand Out. For Good". At Altar'd State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need. The director of cybersecurity provides strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight for the organization's entire information security and risk management ecosystem. This executive role is responsible for establishing the enterprise security roadmap, managing cybersecurity budgets, and protecting digital assets against evolving global threats. Unlike execution-focused security analysts, this position centers on defining corporate security policies, managing incident response strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and cultivating a proactive culture of risk awareness across the enterprise. Primary responsibilities include platform administration & support strategic oversight, governance & standards, incident escalation, capacity planning, vendor & service delivery management contract negotiation, strategic auditing, leadership & stakeholder engagement executive advisory, talent cultivation, stakeholder communication & leadership vision alignment, steering committees, collaboration & communication enterprise unity.
Qualifications include:
8+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience overseeing enterprise security, risk management, incident response, and compliance programs. Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience); cissp, cisom, or similar certifications preferred. Strong expertise in cloud and network security, modern security architectures, threat management, zero trust, devsecops, and compliance frameworks including nist, iso 27001, soc 2, and gdpr. Proven ability to lead security strategy, manage budgets and vendors, optimize security technologies, and direct crisis response efforts during critical security incidents. Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical teams, business stakeholders, executive leadership, and board members. Collaborative leader with a strong commitment to data governance, regulatory compliance, ethical practices, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. Experience with google cloud platform (gcp), sap rise, and enterprise cloud environments is a plus. Retail industry experience is highly preferred, particularly within organizations utilizing sap, cloud technologies, and large-scale enterprise platforms. Stand out for good, inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of fortune's best companies to work for! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:73 in fortune 100 best companies to work for 20234 in fortune best workplaces in retail 202293 in best workplaces for millennials 202334 in fortune best workplaces for women 2022
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
Knoxville, TN
Occupation
Information Security Analysts
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
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