Director of Information Technology and Security

Aleron
401(k)
United States, Texas, Richardson
17817 Coit Road (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is partnering with a global manufacturing client seeking a Director of Information Technology Security to lead and manage its enterprise-wide security strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing global IT/security operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and fostering a culture of security throughout the organization. Location: 100% Remote Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary Performance bonus of up to 25% Full benefits package including RSUs and 401(k) Travel: Up to 30% (primarily U.S.) Key Responsibilities: Security Strategy & Culture Develop and lead the global security strategy aligned with business objectives Promote security awareness and best practices throughout the organization Mentor and lead a global IT/security team of ~30 professionals Incident Response & Threat Management Own and evolve the incident response program, including post-incident analysis Use analytics to detect threats and improve threat detection capabilities Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure full compliance with ITAR, DFAR, NIST, and CMMC regulations Maintain and evolve security policies and procedures to meet regulatory standards Conduct regular security assessments and audits Technology & Innovation Evaluate and implement modern security tools and practices Drive continuous improvement in security technology adoption Vendor Management Oversee relationships with key third-party vendors Keep the CIO/CISO informed on emerging trends and vendor performance Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years focused on information security and risk management 5+ years of experience in a senior or director-level security leadership role Strong background in manufacturing environments Hands-on experience with ITAR, DFAR, NIST, and CMMC frameworks and compliance Demonstrated success leading global or distributed security teams Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field CISSP, CISM, or other relevant industry certifications Experience leading security initiatives in Aerospace and Defense sectors Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture or other modern security frameworks Proven success in developing and scaling security programs in fast-growing or M&A-heavy environments Experience presenting to executive boards and shaping enterprise security policy Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply