Director, Information Security

Central Payments is seeking an experienced Information Security Director to lead and advance our enterprise information security program. This role is responsible for developing security strategy, managing cybersecurity risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting organizational and customer data in a fast-paced fintech environment.

As a key leader, you will partner with executive leadership to strengthen the organization's security posture while supporting business growth and innovation.

What You'll Do

Lead the organization's information security strategy, governance, and risk management programs. Oversee cybersecurity policies, standards, controls, and compliance initiatives. Advise leadership on security risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies. Direct incident response, security investigations, and remediation efforts.

Oversee Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and third-party risk management programs. Lead security audits, assessments, and regulatory examinations. Develop security metrics and provide reporting to executive leadership. Manage security-related projects, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives. Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

What You Bring Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks. Experience leading enterprise security programs and initiatives. Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. Ability to translate technical risks into business-focused recommendations. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. 5-7 years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, IT risk, compliance, or related disciplines. Current cybersecurity or IT certification(s) required, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CGRC, or equivalent.

Experience leading security programs, projects, or teams. Financial services, banking, payments, or fintech experience preferred.

What We Offer

Hybrid work environment with flexibility. Professional growth and leadership development opportunities. Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.