The Role The Cyber Security Strategy Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for enabling the CISO and Cybersecurity Leadership Team to operate at peak efficiency. This role will act as a trusted advisor, program manager, and operational leader—ensuring the smooth execution of cybersecurity strategy, board engagement, regulatory and audit readiness, and enterprise-wide security initiatives. The position requires exceptional organizational acumen, deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, financial planning and forecasting, and strong stakeholder management skills across executive, technical, and operational audiences.

The Responsibilities

Board & Executive Engagement Lead preparation of Board and Executive Committee materials, ensuring clear, concise, and actionable cybersecurity reporting. Partner with the CISO to develop strategic narratives for board updates, including threat landscape insights, program performance, and risk posture. Coordinate follow-up actions and communications stemming from Board and senior leadership meetings. Audit & Compliance Oversight Oversee internal and external cyber audit processes, ensuring timely responses, evidence collection, and remediation tracking. Act as the primary liaison with internal audit, external auditors, and regulatory bodies for cybersecurity matters. Maintain readiness for regulatory examinations and attestations (., SOX, NYDFS, DORA, PCI DSS). Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Management Partner with the CISO to design, refine, and execute the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and risk tolerance. Drive strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, and security transformation programs to successful completion. Monitor industry trends, threat intelligence, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions. Metrics, Reporting & Performance Management Develop, maintain, and communicate meaningful cybersecurity metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness. Oversee creation of executive dashboards and data visualizations for senior leadership and Board reporting. Ensure metrics drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Operational Leadership & Team Enablement Serve as the operational right-hand to the CISO, enabling prioritization, issue resolution, and decision support. Lead cross-functional coordination between security domains, technology teams, and business units. Support talent development initiatives, including succession planning and leadership team coaching.