Director, Cybersecurity Job at DuraServ in Coppell

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Job Summary

The Director of Cybersecurity will manage and lead the organization’s cybersecurity efforts and partner with IT operations and third parties to ensure efficient and effective cybersecurity operations. The Director will establish and implement overall strategies and procedures for the information security function, including implementation of information security frameworks in accordance with standards such as NIST and ISO27001. The Director must stay current on the latest information security standards, threats, best practices, and ensure compliance with data protection guidelines and applicable laws. The Director will also develop and manage a cybersecurity awareness and training program for the organization. The role reports directly to the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and presenting metrics and dashboards to support data‑driven decision‑making and transparency across the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, mentor, develop and manage the Cybersecurity team promoting a collaborative and high‑performance culture that grows as the company scales.
• Support ERP migration projects, ensuring data and security compliance from legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Establish operational and organizational change‑management plans to guide employees and departments through transitions smoothly and effectively.
• Partner with IT operations, architecture, and engineering to ensure the company’s Azure and Microsoft cloud environments are secure.
• Monitor security operations in partnership with third parties and IT operations of all environments and contribute to the maintenance and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Lead and manage cybersecurity projects with budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Create and maintain comprehensive metrics and dashboards to track incidents, response times, training, awareness, and compliance.
• Research and partner across IT to define, plan, and implement a strategic roadmap incorporating AI tools, third parties, and technology.
• Provide oversight to 50+ branch locations to ensure security and compliance of IT systems and field technician technology experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity practices in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Cloud environments including SharePoint, Teams, and voice integration.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical initiatives to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop a growing IT team.
• Proven ability to align technology initiatives with long‑term business goals.
• Ability to lead operational and organizational change‑management efforts engaging stakeholders and integrating new systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Corporate office environment as necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Planned Business Travel

This role requires less than 10% travel via drive or flight to branch locations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology preferred.
• 8 years’ experience in an Information Technology/cybersecurity related role, with 2 or more years’ experience managing others.
• Preferred certifications in cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, and cloud security.

EEO STATEMENT

DuraServ is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and afford equal employment opportunities to team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our EEO policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between DuraServ and its team members, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and application of policies.