Information Security Sr Director
Stride, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Description

The Sr. Director, Information Security is responsible for leading the information security team within the IT organization and is responsible for all aspects of information security not only across IT but all of Stride, including strategy, architecture, security policies and standards, security initiatives (roadmaps), the support for internal and external audits and compliance efforts. This individual, reporting to the VP, Chief of Information Security, advises senior management in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a company-wide information security architecture and operations, and ensures appropriate control objectives for system integrity, availability and reliability, confidentiality, accountability, and assurance within the context of the company's risk tolerance posture. This role is responsible for alignment and conformance with enterprise policy standards, which include monitoring metrics, response integration and escalation, and various risk analyses.

Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Oversee corporate IT compliance with internal and U.S. and International Government requirements;
  
• Oversee and support all internal and external audits and ensure compliance;
  
• Lead network, cloud, and endpoint security teams in safeguarding corporate networking and systems operations through cybersecurity best practices supported by a solid reference architecture and appropriate monitoring and log analysis via a Security Operations Center (SOC);
  
• Be responsible for the management of and the adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) of third-party cybersecurity Managed Service Providers (MSPs);
  
• Recommend, draft and approve security policies, standards, and processes; facilitate operations to validate compliance with those policies, standards and processes - Adherence to NIST-CSF required;
  
• Develop strategies and plans to ensure the timely and accurate restoration of company information systems in the event of cyber-related disruptions;
  
• Oversee alleged information security violations and conduct investigations in support of Corporate or legal teams as needed;
  
• Assist in the evaluation of emerging technologies and their potential cybersecurity impact, positive or negative;
  
• Understand existing K-through-12 cybersecurity software portfolio to support an effective security framework and design;
  
• Enhance the company's information security risk management program;
  
• Partner with IT project teams to update security guidance and review new projects for security risks;
  
• Enhance the company's information security education and awareness programs designed to reduce the risks to the enterprise;
  
• Develop, deploy and manage an information security framework utilizing industry best practices and technologies both cloud and hybrid-cloud environments;
  
• Assess vendors as needed including review contracts, SLAs and other documents to verify the company is obtaining best value and that vendors are meeting our information security needs and requirements;
  
• Execute budget evaluations, designs and execution in a manner which fosters best-value, considers broad-scope opportunities, and drives a positive return on investment (ROI).
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises 4 - 8 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
  
• Five years (5) cybersecurity experience in cloud-based platforms in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
  
• Ten (10) years of experience in Security, Compliance and Risk Management
  
• Microsoft Office (M365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Teams, etc.)
  
• Web proficiency - Search, web meetings
  
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
  
• Pass required background check
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
  
• Certificates and Licenses:
  
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
    
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
    
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    
  • Other - networking, cloud
    

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.
  

Compensation & Benefits:Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate the salary range to be $126,532.50 - $308,095.20. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
  

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type
Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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