Director, IT Cybersecurity

The Director of IT Cybersecurity is responsible for managing the overall cybersecurity program. This includes but is not limited to the delivery of cybersecurity projects, the creation of and management of the ongoing cybersecurity program, and the development of the ABS cybersecurity architecture team, architectures, roadmaps, standards, and guidelines. The IT Director of Cybersecurity works closely with Security Risk and Compliance and drives collaboration across Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Facilities, Facilities, and other organizations. This role spans the organization and inludes ABS Bureau, ABS Group Consulting, and ABS Wavesight.

What You Will DO:

• Creates and leads the ABS Security Program, aligning it to not only National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012, 7019, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and other similar regulations, legal, geo-political factors, etc. 
• Develops the ABS Cybersecurity Architecture team, aligning with Enterprise Architecture and our federated development organizations to ensure that all infrastructure, operations, and application teams follow all secure systems development lifecycle processes and have clear architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines for secure systems development.
• Ensures a clean, consistent architectural engagement point as part of the secure systems development lifecycle process and drives the creation of that process and its ongoing improvement in collaboration with the Director of Infrastructure Operations and the Vice President of IT (over Enterprise Architecture, Application Development, and Business Relationship Management). 
• Leverages the governance process to interpret the complex legal, regulatory, business, and compliance landscape to identify new policies needed or changes to existing policies and work with security risk and compliance to develop such policies realigning them to the new understanding.
• Leverages the newly created policies and the interpretation of the complex legal, regulatory, business, and compliance to generate, update, or modify architecture standards, guidelines and principles not only for cybersecurity architectures, but also to ensure alignment across enterprise architecture.
• Works with security risk and compliance to drive the creation of a security risk score for the enterprise, aligning the highest risks to the organization to the costs necessary to remediate them.
• Drives the creation and maintenance of a cybersecurity technology and capability roadmap that drives risk mitigation and cost efficiency through the proper use of available and up-and-coming technologies.
• Drives the creation of a Third-Party Risk Management approach for ABS in alignment with the existing ABS procurement process or collaborate in modifying the existing procurement process to better facilitate it.
• Leads and manages teams of contractors and employees including managers of people where necessary.
• Participates in or drives participation in Architecture Review Boards or Technology Review Boards.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• Preferred, Master’s in Cybersecurity or Master’s in Business Administration (with a focus in technology or technology security) or equivalent experience
• Preferred, one or more of the major cybersecurity certifications such as, but not limited to Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), etc.
• Minimum 10 years of experience (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a clear understanding of cybersecurity risk management
• Must have executive leadership skills and the ability to work with and through the C-suite to accomplish complex organizational goals, develop buy-in, create new processes, and drive consensus on potentially challenging legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements coming from the business.
• Must have a keen cybersecurity architecture mindset and understand how to lead a team of architects to develop standards, guidelines, best practices, and roadmaps.
• Must also know how to build new processes and policies across organizations and successfully navigate complex organizational challenges. Demonstrates organizational agility and political savvy.
• Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a senior level member of management and will have direct reports. 

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

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Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs