Director Information Security

Director, Information SecurityGlobal Cybersecurity | Multi-Region Manufacturing Organisation PennsylvaniaQLM Search is partnering with a long-established global packaging manufacturer to appoint a Director, Information Security, helping shape and deliver the next phase of its global cybersecurity strategy.Operating across multiple regions and business units within a lean global structure, this is a broad leadership mandate requiring someone who can move comfortably between strategy, technical detail, risk and senior business engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and strengthen capability across Security Operations, Incident Response and investigations.Advance GRC and Risk Assurance, ensuring risks, controls, remediation and residual exposure are effectively managed.Lead Vulnerability Management, prioritising remediation against technical and business risk.Strengthen security across applications, platforms, infrastructure and cloud environments.Develop security policy, standards, procedures and incident playbooks.Continue developing manufacturing and Operational Technology security.Build global Training & Awareness, creating common standards while accommodating regional and business-unit requirements.Partner with senior leaders across IT, Engineering, Operations and the wider business to translate cyber risk into practical decisions.Ideal Background:Senior Information Security/Cybersecurity leadership within a complex, international or multi-business organisation.Strong technical foundations across security operations, infrastructure, networks, applications/platforms and security architecture.Genuine recent experience leading major incidents and investigations, with the ability to remain close to technical detail.Broad experience across GRC/Risk Assurance, Vulnerability Management and control effectiveness.Able to combine hands-on technical credibility with strong executive communication and stakeholder influence.Comfortable operating within a lean environment, personally stepping into detail where required while developing teams and capability.Manufacturing / OT experience valuable, alongside knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001 and cloud security. CISSP/CISM or equivalent desirable.The Opportunity:A highly visible role with the opportunity to influence and deliver a multi-year global Information Security roadmap, strengthening capability across a complex international manufacturing environment while remaining close to both the technology and the business.For an introductory discussion, please contact James Powell at QLM Search.