Cybersecurity Operations Director

The Cybersecurity Engineering / Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing the organization's overall cybersecurity posture. This role supervises various aspects of IT security, including design, development, implementation, incident response, budgets, and compliance with applicable regulations. The director contributes to the overall cybersecurity strategy by identifying growth opportunities based on the latest threats, managing security personnel, and reporting on the company's cybersecurity status.

• Security Strategy: Develop and execute security strategies to enhance the efficiency of IT systems and projects.
• Engineering & Design: Oversee the design and implementation of security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend new cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
• Implementation: Collaborate closely with IT and business teams to solution and implement cybersecurity technologies.
• Incident Response: Direct crisis management by investigating the cause of breaches and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure that staff are delivering secure solutions by properly allocating resources.
• Team Management: Manage cybersecurity teams within the organization.
• Vulnerability Audits: Oversee vulnerability audits, penetration tests, and forensic IT investigations, ensuring findings are understood and applied.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on the company's cybersecurity posture to senior management.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong technical expertise, managerial skills, and alignment with business priorities. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

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• This role may also involve overseeing specific programs such as the Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Orchestration and Automation of Response (SOAR), and Threat Intelligence.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $159,265.60 - $236,510.56. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Seagate is able to offer virtual employment for this position in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

Location: Remote United States

Travel: Up to 10%

Seagate provides an environment where equal opportunity is available to all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, perceived or actual religious creed or political opinion, military and veteran status, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, taking or requesting a reasonable accommodation for a protected basis, or other basis protected by applicable law. Company-sponsored training, education, degree assistance, and social and recreational programs are also included. EEO is the Law Poster, EEO is the Law Supplement Poster, & OFCCP Pay Transparency Provision Information.