Director of Information Security

$150k to $200k

USA-Chicago-ILFull-timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Against the Chicago typical range

Job description

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best. Opensity provides modernized technology platforms and elevated technology support to help our clients, including law firms, financial institutions, and corporations, excel in what they do best.

We're looking for a Director of Information Security to lead and scale our client-facing managed security operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can run a high-performing security team, own the tools and processes behind it, and act as a trusted security advisor to our clients. You'll report to the EVP of Technology Enabled Solutions.

Full time/Permanent role Remote across the USA Salary range: USD $150,000 to $200,000 + 15% annual bonus What you'll do Lead the team Manage a team of security engineers delivering managed security operations, incident response support, and security tooling for clients Set clear operating standards for escalations, documentation, and service quality Build career paths and technical development plans for your team Own security operations Oversee daily SOC-supporting services: alert triage, investigation, escalation, remediation tracking, and client reporting Lead major incident response, including executive communication, containment coordination, and post-incident reporting Coordinate with Legal, Corporate Info.

Sec, cyber insurance, and external DFIR partners when needed Own the tooling Manage the operational effectiveness of platforms like Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, Cisco Umbrella, and Mimecast Evaluate new security technologies and automation opportunities Partner with Engineering to improve integrations across security, monitoring, and ticketing systems Be a client advisor Act as a trusted advisor on risk reduction, security posture, and incident readiness Lead QBRs, service reviews, and executive briefings Translate complex security issues into clear business language for client and internal leadership Support RFPs, proposals, and security-related solution design with Account Management and Sales Drive process and reporting Build service delivery processes aligned to ITIL and SOC best practices Develop KPIs and reporting on alert volumes, incident trends, response times, and tool health Identify and close gaps in staffing, tooling, and client coverage What you bring Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent experience 7+ years in cybersecurity, security operations, or infrastructure security, including 3+ years leading technical security teams MSP, MSSP, or client-facing technology services background Strong grasp of SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud/on-prem infrastructure (Azure, networking, Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune) Hands-on or leadership experience with platforms like Rapid7, Microsoft 365 security tools, Defender, Cisco Umbrella, or Mimecast Comfort communicating with executives, clients, and technical teams alike Nice to have Experience leading managed SOC or MDR services Familiarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001 CISSP, CISM, Security+, CySA +, or equivalent Service.

Now experience Background supporting legal, financial services, or other regulated industries Opensity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Opensity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions at Opensity are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and termination. Opensity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

We do not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or participate in an investigation related to equal employment opportunity.

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