Head of Cybersecurity

Role Overview

The Head of Cybersecurity will be responsible for protecting the company’s digital assets, infrastructure, data, and systems. This individual will develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with regulatory and operational requirements.

This is a leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on technical capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing
• Establish security policies, procedures, and incident response plans
• Monitor networks and systems for threats and breaches
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.)
• Lead third-party security audits and penetration testing
• Oversee cloud security and infrastructure protection
• Train internal teams on cybersecurity best practices
• Manage vendor security and access controls

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT security
• Experience building security programs from scratch
• Deep knowledge of network security, encryption, IAM, and cloud security
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
• Experience with incident response and threat intelligence
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent
• Strong communication skills for executive-level reporting