IT Director, Information Security

Dynamic and growing retail company is now seeking a Director, Information Security!

As the Director, Information Security is responsible for maintaining and executing WHSmith's cyber security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing incident response efforts, and implementing effective security controls to protect the organization's digital assets. They lead cross-functional teams and our third-party providers and foster a culture of security awareness to mitigate cyber risks and safeguard critical information.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• FREE Life Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Flex Time Off

• 401k with company match

• Huge Employee Discount at all our stores, so check us out

• Amazing training & career path

• Competitive pay!

• And more!

What You'll Do

• Develop, update, and maintain IT security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure dissemination and adherence to security policies across the organization.

• Leads/inspires project team(s) to deliver company strategy and purpose through clear blueprints and roadmaps

• Plays a key role in shaping the overall IT strategy

• Ensure overall security of assets and databases

• Provide direction for the day-to-day operation of the Information Security team, and be a liaison of information from executives to officers, or vice versa.

• Identify security issues or concerns throughout the organization and provide integrative solutions to create a safer environment.

• Delegate projects, reports, investigations, etc., to information security staff.

• Maintain accurate records of security-related activities, prepare reports, and assist in the generation of metrics to measure the effectiveness of information security measures.

• Stay abreast of evolving security threats & vulnerabilities & provide recommendations for maintaining compliance.

• Perform the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures.