Cybersecurity Director
The Security Executive Council, Wilmington, DE, United States
At Qnity, the Cybersecurity Operations Director will define, implement, and lead a fit‑for‑purpose Cyber Operations Program that safeguards enterprise assets across IT and OT environments. This is a high‑impact leadership role focused on building and optimizing our Cybersecurity Operations Program, including organizational design, staffing, and operational excellence. Recognized as a thought leader with deep expertise in Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, and Identity & Access Management.
Key Responsibilities
Applies comprehensive knowledge of organizational functions and business operations to differentiate Qnity from competitors.
Develop and execute a cyber operations strategy and build organizational structure for SOC, vulnerability management, OT security, and threat intelligence.
Oversee 24x7 SOC operations, including monitoring, detection, and incident response; drive continuous improvement and maturity through playbooks and automation.
Lead the enterprise vulnerability management programs across IT and OT environments and ensure timely identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
Lead and operationalize a Threat Intelligence strategy to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.
Set KPIs and SLAs to measure, align, and improve cyber operations performance.
Design for Scale: Build fit-for-purpose staffing models, governance, and KPIs to measure success. Ensure cybersecurity operations scale with business growth and digital transformation.
Manage Identity Lifecycle & Governance: operate and mature identity and access management lifecycle, enable secure access (PAM, JIT, SSO, MFA), and keep on‑prem/cloud integration running smoothly.
Negotiate and influence senior levels to drive cybersecurity objectives and secure IT, OT and critical infrastructure.
Proactively identify potential risks, address operational challenges, and lead problem‑solving initiatives to strengthen organizational resilience and enhance cybersecurity posture.
Qualifications Qualifications And Experience
10+ years in cybersecurity operations, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
Proven track record in managing incident response and identity security operations across large‑scale enterprise ecosystems.
Expertise in vulnerability management, OT security, and threat intelligence.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or similar.
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent) preferred.
Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and practical operational experience.
Skilled at building high‑performing teams and driving continuous improvement.
Strong business acumen with ability to turn technical risk into clear business impact.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Key Responsibilities
Applies comprehensive knowledge of organizational functions and business operations to differentiate Qnity from competitors.
Develop and execute a cyber operations strategy and build organizational structure for SOC, vulnerability management, OT security, and threat intelligence.
Oversee 24x7 SOC operations, including monitoring, detection, and incident response; drive continuous improvement and maturity through playbooks and automation.
Lead the enterprise vulnerability management programs across IT and OT environments and ensure timely identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
Lead and operationalize a Threat Intelligence strategy to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.
Set KPIs and SLAs to measure, align, and improve cyber operations performance.
Design for Scale: Build fit-for-purpose staffing models, governance, and KPIs to measure success. Ensure cybersecurity operations scale with business growth and digital transformation.
Manage Identity Lifecycle & Governance: operate and mature identity and access management lifecycle, enable secure access (PAM, JIT, SSO, MFA), and keep on‑prem/cloud integration running smoothly.
Negotiate and influence senior levels to drive cybersecurity objectives and secure IT, OT and critical infrastructure.
Proactively identify potential risks, address operational challenges, and lead problem‑solving initiatives to strengthen organizational resilience and enhance cybersecurity posture.
Qualifications Qualifications And Experience
10+ years in cybersecurity operations, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
Proven track record in managing incident response and identity security operations across large‑scale enterprise ecosystems.
Expertise in vulnerability management, OT security, and threat intelligence.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or similar.
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent) preferred.
Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and practical operational experience.
Skilled at building high‑performing teams and driving continuous improvement.
Strong business acumen with ability to turn technical risk into clear business impact.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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