Senior Director, Global Information Security and Risk (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Director, Global Information Security and Risk (Cybersecurity): Leading the enterprise-wide information security posture, risk management, and compliance maturity with an accent on strategic direction and operational oversight across cloud platforms and research environments. Focus on translating executive risk tolerance into scalable security programs and ensuring readiness for complex industry partnerships.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in or able to commute to Cambridge, MA (3 days a week onsite)

Salary: $207,000 – $304,333 per year

Company

The hirify.global is a research organization operating at the intersection of academia and industry to enable scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Define and mature the global information security and risk strategy, aligning investments with institutional mission and growth.
• Establish a multi-year security roadmap integrating enterprise, cloud, application, and data security.
• Own the enterprise security risk management program, maintaining the authoritative risk register.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing security leadership team across Cloud Security, SecOps, and GRC.
• Manage the Information Security budget, including planning, forecasting, and vendor governance.
• Drive compliance and assurance posture supporting HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FISMA.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in information security, with 10+ years leading multi-domain programs.
• Experience operating at a senior executive level in complex, regulated, research-driven environments.
• Proven expertise in regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FISMA.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Must have valid US work authorization (the organization will not support sponsorship).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent.

Nice to have

• CISM, CRISC, or other cloud security credentials.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Generous leave package including 13 paid holidays, winter closure, and paid time off.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Employee assistance program.