Cybersecurity Senior Director – Operations and Intelligence

Cybersecurity Senior Director – Operations and Intelligence

Requirements

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles, with a consistent track record of success in cybersecurity operations leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and operating cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, IEC, and MITRE.
• Significant and current knowledge of cyber threat vectors and attack methodologies.
• Deep understanding of information security technologies, including cloud environments, SaaS, external-facing digital assets, networking, identity controls, and OT monitoring concepts.
• Strong interest and awareness of emerging AI technologies, AI-generated exploits, and AI threat tactics.
• Comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity solution and tool landscape.
• Experience in cyber forensics and reverse engineering.
• Demonstrable experience leading and operating a 24x7x365 global Security Operations Center (SOC).
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring automation techniques, tools, integrations, and associated operational engineering practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Current relevant information security certifications (GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.).
• Global perspective on privacy, security, and data protection issues and trends.
• Expertise in reducing cyber risk in large, global enterprises.
• Experience working across various IT disciplines and industries.
• Exceptional problem-solving and solve skills, with the ability to work autonomously and set strategic direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration, integrity, and enablement skills.
• Experience working in globally distributed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity operations policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for global cybersecurity operations, including defense, detection, and response to sophisticated cyber threats.
• Ensure continuous compliance with AstraZeneca’s Security Policy Framework and relevant global cybersecurity regulations (EU, US, China, and emerging regions).
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and provide experienced recommendations to senior management on standard processes and technology solutions.
• Contribute to the maturation of AstraZeneca’s Cybersecurity Awareness program, ensuring effective training for employees and contractors.
• Partner in the development of a standardized risk dashboard and relevant cybersecurity metrics.
• Actively participate as a key member of the AstraZeneca Cybersecurity Leadership team.
• Maintain deep expertise in cyber threat vectors, attack methodologies, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead and guide cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing activities.
• Develop and champion a best-in-class threat management program.
• Establish and advance a best-in-class threat intelligence capability.
• Cultivate and enhance a best-in-class cybersecurity operations center (SOC) capability.
• Coach and mentor a geographically distributed, multinational team, fostering a supportive and high-performing work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.