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Zocalo Recruiting

Director of Cybersecurity

Zocalo Recruiting
San Francisco, CA Full time Posted 37m ago
Cloud Platforms Cyber Security Cybersecurity Operations Cybersecurity Tools Data Loss Prevention Data Security Endpoint Security Identity and Access Management Incident Response Information Security InfoSec Management Network Security Nist Risk Governance Risk Management Security Compliance Security Information And Event Management Security Monitoring Security Operations Security Standards Vulnerability Management
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Job Description

Zocalo Recruiting is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to help strengthen an enterprise information security program for a financial services organization in San Francisco, CA (onsite). This role combines security leadership, hands-on technical oversight, and executive-ready risk communication, with a focus on continuous improvement across strategy, operations, and governance.

What you’ll own

  • Lead and continuously improve the organization’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy, security operations, and risk management programs.
  • Oversee core capabilities including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture.
  • Provide leadership across cloud security, network protection, identity management (IAM), endpoint security, and data protection.
  • Establish and maintain security policies, controls, and governance aligned with industry standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Guide security considerations related to AI adoption, emerging technologies, and third-party platforms.
  • Partner with executive leadership, technology teams, compliance, and audit stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop information security professionals.
  • Communicate cybersecurity risk, program performance, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

What you bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • 6+ years of progressive cybersecurity or information security experience, including both technical and leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of security operations, incident response, enterprise security architecture, and risk management.
  • Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, DLP, cloud security, vulnerability management, and network security technologies.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and financial services regulatory requirements.
  • Experience supporting security audits, compliance initiatives, and enterprise risk assessments.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to advise executive stakeholders.
  • CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or comparable certifications preferred.

Technologies: SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, DLP, cloud security, vulnerability management, network security technologies, NIST

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