About Diversified

Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.

What To Expect

At Diversified, you’ll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you’re ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.

Primary Functions

The Senior Director of Information and Cybersecurity serves as the senior-most cybersecurity leader within the internal IT organization, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise cybersecurity strategy in close alignment with IT and digital transformation priorities.

As a key member of the IT leadership team, this position ensures that security is fully integrated into infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and end-user environments. The role partners with the CIO to balance risk management, innovation, and operational efficiency, embedding security-by-design principles across all IT initiatives. Actively participate in the RFP development and evaluation process, ensuring security requirements are clearly defined, embedded, and aligned with organizational risk standards.

The leader oversees global security operations, architecture, risk management, and compliance, ensuring the protection of corporate systems and data while enabling business agility. This role also drives enterprise-wide security governance, fosters a strong security culture, and provides strategic guidance to senior leadership on cyber risks, investments, and resilience.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Governance
Define and execute the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives
Establish global security governance frameworks, policies, and standards
Partner with executive leadership to embed security into corporate strategy and digital transformation initiatives
Provide regular updates to Board / Audit Committee on cyber risk posture and mitigation plans
Cyber Risk Management
Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of enterprise cyber risks
Own the risk management framework, including risk registers and treatment plans
Ensure alignment with frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust
Oversee third-party and supply chain security risk management
Security Operations & Incident Response
Oversee global Security Operations Center (SOC) and threat monitoring capabilities
Lead incident response planning, crisis management, and breach investigations
Ensure continuous improvement of threat detection, response, and recovery capabilities
Coordinate with legal, HR, and communications teams during incidents
Identity, Access & Data Protection
Drive enterprise strategies for Identity & Access Management (IAM) and privileged access
Ensure implementation of data protection, encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP)
Oversee secure access for employees, contractors, and partners across global environments
Security Architecture & Engineering
Lead the design of secure architecture across cloud, infrastructure, and applications
Ensure integration of security-by-design principles into IT and product development
Oversee modernization efforts
Regulatory Compliance & Audit
Ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, ISO, SOC 2 as applicable)
Manage relationships with internal audit and external regulators
Oversee audit readiness, security certifications, and remediation of findings
Global Security Awareness & Culture
Champion a security-first culture across the organization
Lead security awareness training and phishing simulations
Partner with HR to embed cybersecurity into employee lifecycle processes
Vendor & Third-Party Security
Establish and enforce third-party security standards and assessments
Collaborate with procurement and legal on security requirements in contracts
Monitor risks associated with outsourcing, SaaS, and global partners
Budget & Resource Management
Own and manage the global cybersecurity budget
Optimize investments across tools, talent, and services
Build and lead a high-performing global security organization
Innovation & Emerging Threats
Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends
Drive adoption of AI-driven security, automation, and advanced analytics
Lead innovation in proactive threat intelligence and cyber resilience
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with:
CIO on IT and digital initiatives
Legal & Compliance on regulatory matters
HR on insider risk and employee behavior
Business units to align security with operational needs

Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management
7–10+ years in leadership roles with responsibility for building and leading global security teams
Proven experience partnering closely with CIO and IT leadership to integrate security into enterprise IT strategy and operations
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide security programs across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and end-user environments
Deep experience in cyber risk management, security operations, incident response, and architecture
Hands-on experience implementing and scaling frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust
Experience managing global security operations (SOC) and responding to major security incidents or breaches
Strong background in regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX, CCPA, industry-specific regulations)
Proven ability to lead digital transformation initiatives
Experience managing third-party/vendor risk in a global enterprise environment
Track record of managing large budgets and optimizing security investments
Experience working within a matrixed, global organization with cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Computer science, Cyber Security, Information Technology or a closely related Field.

Work Environment

Ability to travel, sit and handle large phone and email volume. This position requires travel 20-25% of the time.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:

Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family’s needs
- HSA & HRA company contributions
Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans

Company-paid Benefits

Basic Life, AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off — 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
401k with company match
Paid maternity leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
Commuter benefits
And much more

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